Staff Accountant

ABOUT US

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.

HUB is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.

About the Position:

The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Supervisor and is responsible for the monthly closing processes including reconciliation of all incoming cash receipts and payables across multiple payment types, G/L systems, and any additionally acquired systems.  This individual will prepare and process journal entries, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, ensure compliance with GAAP and adhere to company policies and procedures. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the month-end closing process and running of reports for all G/L systems
• Prepare timely, accurate, and compliant balance sheet reconciliations as assigned

• Review, identify, and apply all incoming ACH, wire, and EFT deposits daily with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
• Log any cash that cannot be immediately identified on the unapplied cash (UC) tracking sheet the same day of receipt; distribute to the defined stakeholder group daily.
• Perform daily reconciliation of entries posted in the accounting system against actual deposit detail to confirm accuracy of posting.
• Maintain and reconcile the internal payments log daily as a key internal control; distribute end-of-day cash posting completion communication with supporting reconciliation detail to stakeholders.

• Research and analyze data as requested
• Run and distribute month end and ad-hoc reports
• Prepare and process journal entries in the G/L systems
• Proactively pursue resolution on outstanding items
• Participation in process improvement and design

Qualifications:

• Requires at least 1 year of experience in the accounting field
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Insurance experience a plus but not necessary
• Previous Quickbooks and/or AMS 360 experience a plus but not necessary
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate Excel skills required (vlookup, pivot tables, basic understanding of formulas, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure to achieve deadlines
• High degree of accuracy with attention to detail
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and achieve results in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Must have some flexibility of work hours and the ability to put in extra hours during peak times

JOIN OUR TEAM

Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation?  Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment?  Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization?  When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service.

Department Accounting & FinanceRequired Experience: 1-2 years of relevant experienceRequired Travel: NegligibleRequired Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

Equal Employment Opportunity: HUB International Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations: HUB International Limited is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our career site, complete an application, or participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact the Recruiting Team at HUBRecruiting@HUBInternational.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and should not be used to inquire about the status of an application.

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