Essent · 10 hours ago
Accountant II
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expEssent Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based holding company that serves the housing finance industry by offering various insurance and risk management products. They are seeking an Accountant II to maintain financial records, ensure accurate financial transactions, and interact with management to present financial findings.
ConsultingInsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts
Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assist with monthly closing processes
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Maintain documentation for accounts receivable, customer payments, and revenue reconciliations
Meet processing and reporting deadlines
Respond to information requests, review financial statements, and assist with audits
Ensure compliance with GAAP
May develop, maintain, and improve complex Excel spreadsheets
May help drive process improvements for SOX compliance
May interact with upper-level management, present financial findings and participate in division meetings
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
2-4 years of accounting experience
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, advanced knowledge of Excel
Familiarity with accounting software programs
Working knowledge of GAAP
Mathematical acumen and analytical skills
Good problem-solving and time management skills
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and an eye for accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Disability benefits
Company
Essent
Essent is a forward-thinking provider of private mortgage insurance (MI) and title insurance through its subsidiaries Essent Guaranty, Inc.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$600M2010-07-13Private Equity· $100M
2009-05-27Private Equity· $500M
Leadership Team
George Jackson, MBA, CMT
CTO, VP of Information Technology, Business Systems Solutions
Amy Carder
Chief Compliance Officer
Recent News
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