- Location
- ME - Bangor - 491 Main Street, United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- Workday
Description
The Cross Family of Agencies welcomes you. We need your talent and expertise.
Position Overview
The Staff Accountant plays a vital role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records and supporting day-to-day accounting operations for the insurance agency. Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, this entry-level role is responsible for carrier commission reconciliations, agency/direct bill processing, premium trust account maintenance, bank reconciliations, and supporting month-end close procedures across agency operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Reconcile carrier commission statements (direct bill and agency bill) against policies written to ensure accurate revenue tracking and producer commission splits
- Perform routine bank reconciliations for operating accounts and assist with premium trust account oversight to ensure regulatory compliance and separation of funds
- Prepare and post standard journal entries, record accounts payable transactions, and assist with vendor payments and cash movements between entities
- Assist with month-end close procedures, including expense variance analysis, accruals, and deferral tracking for carrier payables and producer payables
- Support external auditors by gathering documentation for year-end audits or state regulatory filings
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
- Experience: 0–2 years of accounting experience (relevant internship experience is considered)
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Workday experience is preferred
- Prior exposure to or familiarity with insurance Agency Management Systems such as AMS360, Applied Epic, Salesforce, or EZLynx is a strong plus
- Key Competencies:
- Solid understanding of basic GAAP principles and foundational accounting practices
- Foundational knowledge of insurance billing concepts (Direct Bill vs. Agency Bill, carrier commissions, and producer splits) is preferred
- High attention to detail, organization, and analytical problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong commitment to maintaining internal controls, confidentiality, and internal/external customer service
Skills
SalesforceWorkdayEpicGAAPAccounts PayableComplianceCustomer Service
