General Accountant

Company Description

VantagePoint Benefit Administrators has a 20+ year track record of helping employers implement superior programs to simplify payroll, benefits, and HR into a cohesive, compliant and affordable package, providing a long-term strategic approach that manages the ever-increasing cost and complexity of employee management.

Our mission is to set a standard in the employee benefit space through superior technology and expertise.

We believe in hiring for core values over hard skills and allowing A-Players to fill a position by playing to their strengths—not necessarily how a job description is specifically written. Thus, we are open to applicants who have both more and less experience than what’s written below.

Role Description

We have an opening for a full-time General Accountant at VantagePoint Benefit Administrators in Lynbrook, NY. As the General Accountant, your goal will be to record and maintain accurate financial records, prepare financial reports, budget and forecast in support of the financial health of the company.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Proven Accounting experience of at least 2-4 years, including client contact
• Proven experience in integrating and improving various system platforms and techniques
• Proficient in QB Online
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams;
• Experience with payroll administration a plus

You must (be):

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Possess our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Curiosity, Simplicity and Diversity
• A tenacious self-starter on a daily basis
• An amazing communicator, verbal and writing
• Extremely organized and process oriented
• Conscientious and eager to help your colleagues and clients
• Able to handle concurrent tasks, prioritize, and manage your time efficiently
• Creative problem solver able to handle issues in a professional, solution-oriented manner.
• Able and enthusiastic to learn new skills/knowledge as needed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable/Commission Tracking
• Payroll administration for us and our clients
• Bank Account Reconciliations
• Account Analysis and Reporting
• Manage Aging and Collections.
• Preparation of financial reports

Benefits

• Comprehensive PTO Package, which increases with tenure
• Contributed Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, TRA
• Contributed 401k
• Employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Professional environment where you are trusted to manage yourself
• This is an in-office position with some home-based work flexibility
• We will help you further develop your career in an environment where your contribution can – and will – make a difference.