Accounting Specialist

Company Description Florida School Board Insurance Trust (FSBIT) provides insurance and risk management solutions tailored to public school districts across Florida. The organization focuses on delivering stable, cost-effective coverage and services that help protect educational institutions, staff, and students.PURPOSE:To assist the Florida School Boards Insurance Trust and its’ members by maintaining accurate accounting records in order to improve the financial position of the Trust as a whole.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Prepare Journal Entries2. Maintain & Reconcile Bank Accounts3. Pay vendors for via check/ACH4. Pull Data from multiple Third Party Adminstrator portals5. Create Monthly enrollment invoices for Members6. Prepare Monthly financial statements for each Member7. Qualified applicant should have strong technical & analytical skills8. The ability to effectively communicate with all staff9. The ability to work with a variety of computer applications10. Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines11. Perform Accounting duties as neededMINOR FUNCTIONS1. Streamline. Work with current procedures to create greater efficiencies.2. Other duties as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENT1. Full-time position. Normal working days are Monday thru Friday; normal working hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. However, normal working days and hours can be changed depending on season and needs at the direction of the Executive Director.2. Limited overnight travel is possible.BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (BFOQ)1. Valid Florida Drivers’ License.2. College degree preferred - professional experience may substitute.3. 3 or more years of accounting experienceKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:1. Excellent oral and written communication2. Working Knowledge of Accounting3. Computer knowledge to include: Microsoft Office and other computer systems, programs and equipment used by the Trust4. Ability to work in a team environment or independently5. Ability to understand and follow the Florida laws and regulations6. Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies7. Ability to understand and follow Association/Trust documents and policiesPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS· Speak, read, write and comprehend English.· Push, pull up to 20lbs. Lift and carry 20lbs.STATUS:Non-Exempt. Reports to the Accounting Manager followed by the Director of Business Services.This job description can be changed at any time and that it does not create an employment contract.Job Type: Full-timePay: $38,000.00 - $43,452.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offEducation:Associate (Preferred)Experience:Accounting: 2 years (Required)Location:Tallahassee, FL 32303 (Preferred)Ability to Relocate:Tallahassee, FL 32303: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tallahassee, FL 32303