Staff Accountant

Slide is a cutting-edge Tampa based Technology Enabled Insurance company who is disrupting the industry!

To revolutionize all facets of property insurance, we need to do things differently. Therefore, certain traits are required of Sliders in order to be successful in our fast-paced environment. Being able to contribute innovative solutions (Best Idea Wins!), being able to easily pivot and comfortable with ambiguity, as well as the desire to grow in a Best Places to Work award winning culture are some of the things that make a Slider successful. Does this sound like you?!

What you will be doing:

• Preparation and entering of monthly and quarterly journal entries.
• Support preparation of financial reporting such as internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits.
• Support preparation and completion of annual and quarterly NAIC statutory financial statements.
• Prepare cash application, accounts receivable, suspense clearing, bank account reconciliations, etc.
• Abide by and enforce internal controls and accounting policy; ensure audit readiness and compliance.
• Support preparation of responses to state insurance departments and regulatory authorities, as needed.
• Assist in maintaining systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data and enhance the Company's value.
• Support financial planning and analysis including budgets, forecasts, results analysis and capital planning.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile special reports as necessary.
• Conform with and abide by all internal and external regulations and policies.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

What you have:

Education, Experience, and Licensing:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related required.
• 2 years' experience in accounting required.
• Working towards CPA designation a plus.
• Hands-on accounting experience within the Property and Casualty Insurance industry highly desired, but not required.

Qualifications/Skills and Competencies:

• Working knowledge of GAAP, ledger, account reconciliation, audit/control procedures, cash, A/P, A/R, banking and/or accounting systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact on a professional level.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work independently while effectively communicating with multiple teams.
• Ability to focus on a specific task or multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Proven ability to be adaptable and flexible; adjusting to new requirements or unforeseen issues.
• Ability to collaborate with internal departments to provide the best resolution.
• Proficient in MSO/365 applications such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Desire to live Slide's Core Values.

What Slide offers to you:

The Slide Vibe - An opportunity to be a part of a fun and innovation-driven culture fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology!

Benefits - We have extensive and cost-effective benefits that cover you and your family from every angle...Physical, Emotional, Financial, Social and Professional Health. A new 2024 Benefit is a Lifestyle Spending Account opened for each employee to spend on a Wellness Activity of their choice each month... funded by Slide!

2023 AND 2024 BEST PLACE TO WORK - Tampa Bay Business Journal

2024 TOP WORKPLACE - Tampa Bay Times and USA Today