We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily cash activity and month-end accounting operations in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, and assisting with revenue, bonus, and expense reconciliations across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, sound analytical skills, and the ability to manage recurring accounting tasks with consistency and accuracy.
Responsibilities:
• Record and classify incoming cash transactions on a daily and weekly basis for multiple business entities, ensuring timely and accurate posting.
• Prepare recurring cash reports, maintain check logs, process incoming mail, and coordinate bank deposit documentation.
• Review new agent and agency account setup information and upload approved banking details in accordance with internal procedures.
• Complete month-end accounting activities related to carrier bonus reporting, including statement review, reconciliations, accrual calculations, analysis, and journal entry preparation.
• Post amortization entries for intangible assets and finalize cash receipt activity to support accurate period-end close.
• Compile expense report summaries and distribute supporting information to the appropriate compliance stakeholders.
• Record investment-related gain and loss entries and maintain supporting documentation for audit readiness.
• Accrue commission revenue for designated entities and perform analytical review to validate account balances and reporting accuracy.
• Experience preparing journal entries and supporting month-end close activities.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation practices.
• Background in cash application, cash reporting, and deposit preparation.
• Ability to analyze bonus, commission, or revenue-related transactions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills in a deadline-driven accounting environment.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet-based analysis and financial documentation management.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordination with banking, compliance, and accounting teams.
Bachelor's degree in accounting desired and prior internship or 1+ year of experience
