Accountant

Job Overview
The Florida Sheriffs Risk Management Fund (FSRMF) is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Accountant to join our dynamic Florida Sheriffs Employee Benefits (FSEBT) team. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial acumen and a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles. This role is essential in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The Accountant will work closely with our FSEBT Team to support budgeting, billings, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes.

Responsibilities

• As directed, participates in all functions of accounting, including but not limited to, accounts payable, billings, accounts receivable and financial reporting, both month-end and year-end closing
• Facilitates all areas of financial reporting
• Processes and prepares month-end accounting detail, analysis, support, reconciliations and journal entries
• Assists in preparing various analyses and improving data analytics
• Reviews processes, internal controls, advises upon enhancement opportunities, and assists in the implementation of approved enhancement measures
• Documents policies and procedures

As directed, other tasks may include, but not be limited to:

• Reinsurance or stop-loss accounting and reporting
• Investment accounting and reconciliations
• Activity and cost accounting, invoice processing and check printing as needed
• Participation in year-end financial audits and actuarial reserve study
• Research and analytics
• Cash receipt handling, posting and reconciliation as needed
• Issue management and tracking
• Fixed asset accounting
• Special projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting fundamentals inclusive of journal entry preparation, financial reporting, rules, principles, processes, and internal controls.
• Strong aptitude for numbers and working with people.
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office products.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

If you are passionate about accounting and looking for an opportunity to contribute to a growing organization, we encourage you to apply for this position!

About Us

At Florida Sheriffs Employee Benefits Trust, we don’t just sell health insurance, we design a health insurance program that caters to the needs of each individual Sheriff’s Office or Constitutional Officer's Office. Owned, governed, and managed by Florida Sheriffs, we put our member’s priorities at the center of our care, and strive to design a program that exceeds our member’s expectations, providing advocacy and personal service. The Trust acts as an umbrella, protecting each member plan housed under it. Increased negotiation leverage with vendors, and better control in managing healthcare finances are just part of the value the Trust offers its members. We are Florida Sheriffs working together to provide comprehensive and affordable health and employee benefit services to Florida Sheriffs, Florida Constitutional Officers, their employees, and families.

More information is available at www.FSEBT.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• accounting: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tallahassee, FL 32312: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person