Accountant

About the role

Help ensure the financial accuracy and stability that supports our organization. Hastings Insurance is seeking an Accountant to join our Accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, analyze, and maintain financial data in accordance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and company guidelines.
• Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Research and analyze financial information, account variances, and reporting trends.
• Aid in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities.
• Prepare regulatory and financial reports required by governmental and industry organizations.
• Support cash management activities and related financial transactions.
• Participate in audits and provide supporting documentation to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business partners across the organization to gather, verify, and analyze financial information.
• Participate in accounting and company-wide projects, including planning, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Identify and communicate unusual financial activity, account variances, and control concerns.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to internal business partners as needed.

Requirements

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional accounting experience involving financial reporting, reconciliations, analysis, or general ledger accounting. Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel.

Qualifications

Statutory insurance accounting experience is a plus but not required.

Skills

Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel.

Benefits

At Hastings Insurance, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k) with company matching contributions, generous vacation and sick leave, fully paid tuition and professional development reimbursement, and incentive compensation bonus opportunities.

Pay

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This role is primarily remote; however, regular onsite collaboration is expected, including a monthly in-office presence at our Hastings headquarters and additional visits during month-end, quarter-end, year-end, or other business-critical activities.

Schedule

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This role is primarily remote; however, regular onsite collaboration is expected, including a monthly in-office presence at our Hastings headquarters and additional visits during month-end, quarter-end, year-end, or other business-critical activities.