Staff Accountant

More than 35 years ago, SelectQuote was founded on one core promise: to help our customers protect the people they value most. We pioneered the way consumers shopped for term life insurance, and now, we also help people find home insurance, auto insurance, senior health insurance and more. Our quick and easy process saves consumers both time and money, and today, more than 2 million families trust us to help them with their insurance needs.

But what truly sets us apart is our people, and the opportunities to grow your career with SelectQuote are unmatched.

SelectQuote Insurance Services is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team. In this position you will work with a team of accountants to accurately record expenses and create monthly general ledger journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP for the monthly close process. You will also support the accounting department in other capacities as needed. This individual should work with high intensity and integrity possess intellectual curiosity and demonstrate teamwork abilities and have a passion for excellence.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform several aspects of the month-end close process by preparing necessary journal entries supporting schedules and balance sheet reconciliations
• Code and enter bills into NetSuite and send through the advanced workflows for approval and payment authorization
• Implement recommendations to improve accounting policies and procedures
• Assist with annual financial audit; prepare audit schedules and answer audit inquiries as requested
• Perform special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed

Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting
• Strong analytical problem solving and organizational skills
• Highly detail oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Works well under pressure
• Dependable and flexible

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting finance or other related fields
• 2 or more years of accounting experience
• Possess an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of NetSuite a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed indoors with potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to office work. Could periodically travel to other office and operational sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

SelectQuote Core Values:

S ervice: We create positive customer experiences.

E ntrepreneurship: We create innovate & take risks.

L eadership: We build & invest in high-performing teams.

E mpowerment: We embrace a changing environment.

C ourage: We challenge the status quo & drive continuous improvement.

T eamwork: We help support & celebrate each other.

Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.