Accountant

For over 40 years the operating companies of Integrated Financial Settlements (“IFS”) have been helping people stabilize financially after a life-altering event or injury, upon receipt of a claim settlement. The products and services we use are powerful tools to bring long-term financial security, spendthrift protection, and peace of mind to people made vulnerable from their circumstance. Our vision/values  As a collaborative community our passion is to introduce options that restore stability, encourage hope, and create possibilities for people impacted and made vulnerable by injury. We also help people navigate change by providing effective financial solutions to support their goals. Our values are as follows:  ·      Integrity: Do what is right. ·      Innovation: Seek opportunities to learn, improve, and encourage creative thought. ·      Collaboration: We are better together. Diversity of experience and thought enriches our work and lives. ·      Empathy: Acknowledge others and ask questions. Listen to find out what is important. The role:The accountant applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.Key responsibilities: Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions. Distributes expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules. Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings. Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers. Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement. Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits. Monitors compliance with accepted accounting principles and company procedures.Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports. Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.Devises and implements system for general accounting.Key skills / experience required:·      Bachelor of Science degree, Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent relevant experience.·      2-3 years of general accounting experience.·      Demonstrated ability to apply basic accepted accounting principles (GAAP) consistently.·      Knowledge of general accounting procedures.·      Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, i.e., =IF, Formulas, VLOOKUP, Alt H Functions.·      Ability to communicate well in written and verbal form.·      Attention to detail, completeness, and accuracy.·      Strong administrative and organizational skills.·      Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.·      Analytical·      Communication Skills·      Collaboration Skills·      Technical Capacity / Computer SkillsWork Environment:40-hour work week Must be available to work flexible hours as needed based on business needsRegularly communicates both verbally and in writingSitting for extended periods of timeDexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer componentsPhysical effort and activities include Light physical effort is required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.