Job Posting: Insurance Accounting Specialist
State Compensation Insurance Fund
JC-406548 - Insurance Accounting Specialist
ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR I (SPECIALIST)
$6,061.00 - $7,587.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 1/12/2024
Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
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ome join the Financial Reporting team at State Fund!
The Financial Reporting team has an opening for Insurance Accounting Specialist. Insurance Accounting Specialist will be working in the team carrying out tasks to timely complete the financial close process ensuring that the financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the California Department of Insurance (CDI) with appropriate internal controls. The position may have an option to work from home and is subject to changes based on State Fund guidelines and business needs.
Office locations:
Glendale, San Jose, Santa Ana, Riverside, San Diego, Pleasanton, Sacramento, Vacaville and San Francisco
In this role, the incumbent will:
•Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing tasks including reconciling account balances, preparing relevant reports with tight deadlines•Collaborate with various Finance functions; analyze financial variances, present results to upper management•Resolve accounting discrepancies by investigating root cause of issues including but not limited to following up cross-functionally•Prepare quarterly and annual CDI filings •Document and maintain accounting processes, procedures, memos, and guidelines•Work closely with external and internal auditors, and cross functions to ensure timely deliverable of financial reports
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and skills:•CPA plus•Public accounting experience preferred•Knowledge in insurance accounting is plus •Team player and able to work independently•Ability to multi-task and manage priorities to meet deadlines•Excellent fact-finding, summarizing and decision making skills to present findings and propose solutions to management; problem solver •Dependable, composed, professional, self-motivated and results driven•Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills•Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Intermediate to advanced level), Word, PowerPoint and Outlook•Experience with Oracle ERP is helpful
New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate salary range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.
Working Conditions
Telework may be available and is subject to change based on State Fund guidelines and business needs however, this position may require occasional in-office meetings due to the nature of the job, despite telework potential.
Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents