Seattle, Washington
Fund Accounting Rep, Sr Job Opening in Seattle, Washington - Zenith American Solutions
Real People. Real Solutions. National Reach. Local Expertise .
We are currently looking for a dedicated, energetic Sr. Fund Accounting Rep with the necessary skills, initiative, and personality, along with the desire to get the most out of their working life, to help us be our best every day.
Zenith American Solutions is the largest independent Third Party Administrator in the United States and currently operates over 44 offices nationwide. The original entity of Zenith American has been in business since 1944. Our company was formed as the result of a merger between Zenith Administrators and American Benefit Plan Administrators in . By combining resources, best practices and scale, the new organization is even stronger and better than before.
We believe the best way to realize our better systems for better service philosophy is to hire the best employees. We?re always looking for talented individuals who share our dedication to high-quality work, exceptional service and mutual respect. If you?re interested in working in an environment where people - employees and clients - really matter, consider bringing your talents to Zenith American!
Position Summary:
Responsible for independently performing full-charge financial accounting of assigned Client and Trust Funds and within task list and government deadlines, and handles complex accounting projects and tasks as assigned. In addition, functions as the department subject matter expert in a defined financial accounting specialty area.
General Duties:
Balance FICA, federal withholding and payroll taxes and make appropriate deposits.
Prepare and send disbursements letters.
Reconcile checking, savings and investments accounts.
Post journal entries to general ledger.
Prepare and distribute Trust financial statements and statistics.
File 941 and 945 forms, and insure 990 and 550 filings timely.
Pay and file Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) premiums.
Ensure accounting files are current and in good order.
Review vendor invoices for accuracy and reasonableness.
Make daily/weekly money transfers as needed.
Reconcile batches, pending lists, etc., as directed.
Prepare CSM and consultant statistical reports.
Handles complex financial accounting projects and tasks, including but not limited to: bank changes, penalty letters, legal correspondence, and audit field work.
Provides back-up to other staff on all Funds as needed.
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor?s Degree in Accounting and three to five years of accounting experience, demonstrating the skills and ability to independently perform all aspects of Trust Fund Accounting. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be acceptable.
Ability to type 45 WPM.
Ability to operate 10-key calculator.
Above average Excel skills, with the ability to create pivots and utilize complex formulas for efficiency.
Previous experience on more than one accounting software.
Read and comprehend detailed instructions, complex correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write complex correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
Seattle, WA
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
accounting: 3 years
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