Senior Accounting Representative

Senior Accounting Representative

Looking to join a growing company dedicated to helping others? We offer that, plus competitive salaries, a culture of learning, and a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in-office. Join our team to help make a difference in the lives of others! 

About Continental General:

The Continental General family of companies has provided insurance, including life and long-term care policies, to individuals and groups for over 30 years, and currently supports over 100,000 policyholders. Both our insurance company, Continental General Insurance Company, and our third-party administrator, Continental General Services, are committed to the continuous development of our infrastructure, processes, and people. The group is actively growing through expansion of both its insurance portfolio and its administrative services. With each opportunity, we take a collaborative approach to address challenges and provide unique solutions.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Accounting Representative that will be responsible for daily reconciliation processes coupled with various administrative responsibilities.  This position will be based out of our Austin, Texas office. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs and/or lead a variety of routine and non-routine clerical / accounting functions, in accordance with procedures. May provide support in one or more areas (i.e., general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc.).
• Performing and/or leading daily reconciliations between administration system and ledger. Able to communicate with various areas if there are any issues
• May prepare variety type of journal entries to related to banking and unclaimed property process
• Assisting unclaimed property process- coordinate with various parties to process re-issue or load new escheat time as well as assisting filling process
• May process incoming / outgoing payments via lockbox depository, remote deposits as well as initiate ACH/wires
• Assist with month end journal entries, management reports or corporate requests as well as various Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Prepare/gather support documents for auditing requests
• May lead the day-to-day activities of the group, checking work product for interns if any
• Serve as backup for some certain tasks for general accounting team such as enter Account Payable process
• Training and leading interns or lower staff level in all above tasks
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• 3-5 years of related experience
• Personal Effectiveness: Adaptability, Applied Learning, Communication, Decision Making, Energy, Initiating Action, Managing Work, Stress Tolerance, Work Standards
• Business Result: Customer Focus
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Building Strategic Working Relationships, Contributing to Team Success, Follow-up, Meeting participant

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits, including 401(k), health insurance, and performance-based bonuses.
• Collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities within the finance and investment space.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary & Target Bonus Program
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with a company match
• Comprehensive Medical insurance through BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. Company-paid dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Work-Life Balance – This role offers 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time off.
• Flexible Work Options & Perks – Hybrid opportunity, wellness programs, and weekly paid lunch for onsite staff.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – Includes a company match for HSAs.