Staff Accountant, GL

National Mortgage Insurance Corporation

$67K — $96K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or relevant experience
  • 1-3 years of general ledger experience preferred
  • Familiarity with enterprise/GL systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to manage financial processes and implement controls

Responsibilities

  • Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for expense accruals and fixed assets
  • Review monthly invoices for amortization and capitalization compliance
  • Support month-end close activities and control hierarchies
  • Maintain assigned prepaids and fixed asset records
  • Complete tasks related to monthly close management
  • Assist in intercompany settlements documentation
  • Maintain financial records with checks and balances
  • Prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements for reporting
  • Support audit requests and compliance documentation

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Monthly allowance
  • 20 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays
  • Bonus and equity potential
Full Job Description
This is a remote position. Candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area are preferred.

POSITION SUMMARY

The General Ledger Staff Accountant will provide support for a variety of finance functions, including but not limited to general ledgers, monthly accounting close activities, treasury operations, and other finance and accounting projects.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist in preparing journal entries and reconciliations for the areas of expense accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and leases.
  • Support the review of monthly invoices for prepaids and fixed assets to help identify items affecting amortization and capitalization in accordance with company policy.
  • Assist with month-end close binder, review journal entry approval hierarchies to ensure proper controls, and follow-up on issues and variances.
  • Update and maintain assigned prepaids listing, fixed asset tracking files, and accrual checklists.
  • Assist with monthly close management by completing assigned tasks related to planning, allocations, and consolidation.
  • Assist in preparing intercompany settlements and documentation using established procedures.
  • Maintain financial records and implement appropriate checks and balances on data.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly financial statements for internal/external reporting and financial statements tie-out.
  • Provide support to the requests from external and internal auditors.
  • Provide support for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Model Audit Rule 205 (MAR 205) documentation.
  • Perform ad-hoc responsibilities, as needed.


SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in related field (accounting, finance or economics) or equivalent work experience.
  • One to three years of general ledger experience is preferred, but not required. Public company or public accounting experience is also preferred, but not required.
  • Experience with enterprise/GL systems.
  • Skill in written and verbal communication.
  • Must possess attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
  • Organized with ability to manage financial processes and the capacity to implement control procedures while driving continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver on tight deadlines.


Base Salary: $67,800 - $96,000

*Posted Base Salary Range applies to current posting and may change in the future. The posted Base Salary Range may vary for key factors including, but not limited to, location, experience and skill set. Benefit eligibility includes healthcare, life and disability insurance, 401(k), monthly allowance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid Holidays, and bonus and equity potential. Additional benefit offerings may be found at https://www.nationalmi.com/career-benefits/.

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