Accounting Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Raphael & Associates is a globally recognized third-party claims administrator and independent claims adjusting firm, known for delivering exceptional service. We understand the importance of staying agile in a dynamic market and pride ourselves on tailoring our solutions to meet the unique needs of each client. While the work we do as a claims organization is complex, our mission is clear: to deliver outstanding service, attract and retain top-tier professionals, and leverage industry-leading technology to drive results.

Join Our Team
As a leader in the industry, we offer dynamic and rewarding career opportunities for individuals who are driven to make an impact. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. We value professionals who bring creativity, vision, and a proactive, results-oriented mindset.
We are seeking experienced, motivated, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team and contribute to our continued success.

This is not a remote role.

The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity for a detail-oriented and technology-savvy Accounting Associate to support the back-office accounting operations of our growing organization. In this role, you will work alongside a highly collaborative team to help ensure efficient financial processes, maintain accurate records, and contribute to the organization's continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day administration of client escrow accounts
• Monitor daily funding levels to ensure sufficient balances are available for upcoming payments
• Communicate with clients to coordinate additional funding when necessary
• Process payments, including checks, wire transfers, and ACH transactions
• Analyze and accurately record incoming payments
• Reconcile bank accounts, internal systems, and loss reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and deliver detailed client reports, including monthly and ad hoc reporting requests
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial data within core accounting systems.
• Respond promptly and professionally to client and internal inquiries
• Develop clear, effective electronic communications that foster strong client relationships and partnerships
• Evaluate existing processes and systems and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and long-term scalability
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent accounting experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business software applications
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues, management, clients, and other stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality

Benefits and Perks
We are an organization that values and recognizes the contributions of our team members. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience, including base salary, performance-based incentives, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with company matching.

Raphael & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an equitable, collaborative and diverse workforce throughout our organization by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, terminations, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leave of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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