Preferred Risk Insurance Services is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team. This role supports key accounting functions including accounts payable, monthly commission processing, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close activities, and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
Review, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
Maintain the centralized Accounts Payable email inbox.
Maintain payables within the Airbase Expense & Spend Platform, including invoice processing, payment workflow management, vendor maintenance, and resolution of outstanding items.
Prepare and distribute vendor payments.
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain organized Accounts Payable records and documentation.
Commission Processing
Assist with the monthly agent commission process.
Generate, sort, and distribute commission statements.
Respond to agent inquiries regarding commission payments and statements.
General Accounting
Prepare and enter journal entries.
Assist with month-end close and financial reporting activities.
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and related analysis.
Maintain and reconcile intercompany receivable and payable accounts.
Support Accounts Receivable activity for the in-house Printing Department.
Assist with annual 1099 preparation and maintenance.
Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses as requested.
Support special projects and other accounting duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
1-3 years of accounting, accounts payable, or related experience.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Risk Insurance Services provides a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees to include:
Competitive Salaries
Commitment to your Training & Development
Medical and Dental and Vision Reimbursement
Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Telemedicine Benefit
401k with a generous company match
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Fun company sponsored events
And so much more!
Estimated Compensation Range: $18/hr.-$27/hr.*
*Published ranges are estimates. Offered compensation will be based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Bedford Park, IL
Salary
$18–$27 Per Hour
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Balance Sheetunmatched
Billingunmatched
Code Reviewsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Life Insuranceunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Payment Processingunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Printingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Riskunmatched
Sales Commissionunmatched
Staff Motivationunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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