Accountant I

Description

Marketing Statement:

TM Claims Service (TMCS) is an independent global claims management firm established in 1987 to provide clients with a broad range of claims related services in the areas of transportation, product liability and overseas travel accident insurance. As part of the Tokio Marine Group of companies TM Claims Service provides claims handling services throughout the US and the Americas. Founded in 1879, Tokio Marine is recognized as Japan's oldest insurer and one of the largest insurance groups in the world. Tokio marine has offices in 38 countries staffed by more than 15000 employees outside of Japan.

($30.00 - $40.00 hourly)

Job Summary:

Review journal entries and bank reconciliation reports.  Prepare financial statements accurately and in a timely manner.  Provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data.   Handle fixed assets processes. Handle regulatory reporting and tax payment processes.  Assist with Accounting audit.  Assist with completing business plan and other special projects.  Provide management support.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review journal entries and bank reconciliation reports prepared by accounting staff members to ensure accurate recording in the general ledger system.

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with established timeline and with input from accounting staff members, including, but not limited to reviewing account reconciliation reports and subledgers; analyzing account balances; reconciling account issues; identifying errors and making necessary corrections; and closing the general ledger system.

• Provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; and preparing reports such as quarterly financial statements, actual vs. budget analysis, PowerPoint presentations, etc.

• Handle fixed assets, including, but not limited to handling asset inventory, recording, calculations, and disposals.

• Handle regulatory reporting and tax payment processes, including, but not limited to unclaimed property reporting, business property statements, foreign bank reporting, etc.

• Assist with Accounting audit, including, but not limited to collecting and reviewing documents; and preparing accurate Excel worksheets, schedules, and reconciliation reports for auditors.

• Assist with completing business plan and other special projects.

• Provide management support, including, but not limited to improving work processes, training staff members, etc.

• Document and update procedures in the manual.

• Maintain compliance with general accounting practice.

• Responsible for complying with proper internal controls as necessary to conduct job functions and/or carry out responsibilities and/or administrative activities at Company.     

Qualifications:

• College degree, preferred

• 7 to 10 years of Accounting experience

• Strong multi-tasking skills

• Excellent customer service skills

• Experience in utilizing Sage Intacct GL system, preferred

• Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work as a team leader

• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills

• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, Excel, Visio, and Outlook

• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty

• Ability to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of his/her work product

EEO Statement:

Tokio Marine Group of Companies (including, but not limited to the Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Tokio Marine America, Inc., TMNA Services, LLC, TM Claims Service, Inc. and First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In order to remain competitive we must attract, develop, motivate, and retain the most qualified employees regardless of age, color, race, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, family circumstances, life experiences, marital status, military status,  sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law.