Insurance Agency Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant

Melville based boutique insurance agency seeks experienced bookkeeper:

• Tasks:
• Balance and maintain accurate ledgers bank accounts
• Track insurance carrier invoices for timeliness and accuracy. Coordinate appropriate billing to clients.
• Coordinate bank deposits and report financial results on a regular basis to management
• Monitor office expenses and tally and enter cash receipts
• Pay vendor invoices and track bank account balances
• Develop monthly financial statements, including cash flow, profit and loss statements and balance sheets
• Report payroll to payroll service, ensure accuracy, arrange for appropriate bank transfers and enter data in accounting software
• Accounts Receivable collections including tracking of Notices of Cancellation
• Recording paid time off and hours worked for part-time employees
• Maintaining records for and renewal of licenses
• Assist in completing the accounting information needed for E&O, EPLI and Health Insurance renewals
• Administrative record keeping and follow up as needed for principal
• Record financial transactions, reconcile bank statements and record keeping for 3 related entities on Quicken

• Skills:
• Degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• Five years experience working in accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll and payroll reports – Insurance experience preferred
• knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Extensive experience with data entry, record keeping and computer operation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook and especially Excel and Quicken
• Strong understanding of business and income tax worksheets and computations
• Proficient in the use of agency management software (The Agency Manager by Applied Systems preferred) for record keeping, producing reports, file maintenance and follow up
• Detail oriented
• Organized
• Ability to work under fast pasted situations when necessary

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melville, NY

Salary : $30 - $45