Staff Accountant - Fleet

You're appreciated for the diversity of ideas and unique skills you bring to National General Insurance because they are essential to our success. Hard work and dedication are among your greatest strengths and it shows. Working here means you have the opportunity to be part of an empowering professional environment where all team members are valued for their unique talents and contributions.

* Compiles and prepares external and internal financial data. * Reviews accounting issues and procedures and makes recommendations regarding the implementation of accounting policies. * Participates in the identification and development of analytical tools and reports to meet the needs of management. * Works with internal auditors, insurance examiners, and external auditors to answer questions and provide backup. * Maintains journals or subsidiary ledgers. Analyzes and reconciles accounts; researches cause of discrepancies and takes action to ensure accounts are balanced. * Reviews, prepares and maintains standard accounting journal entries requiring some calculation of entries. * Performs additional duties as requested.

* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related business experience, required. * 2-3 years of prior accounting experience. * Working knowledge of statutory accounting principles. * Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). * Working knowledge of related accounting principles and transactions based on assigned responsibilities. * Effective communication and interaction skills * Ability to effectively prioritize * Multi-tasking abilities * Business knowledge * Effective time management and organizational skills * Ability to cultivate cross-functional relationships. * PC skills - Excel, Word, Email, Internet * General understanding of the insurance industry and organizational relationships of the company. Also, demonstrates an understanding of the functions of other departments, such as Policy Operations and Marketing. * Understanding of mainframe, pc-based, and/or web-based applications. * Detail oriented