Staff Accountant
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About Bay Harbor Re Bay Harbor Re is a growing specialty insurance and reinsurance organization focused on delivering innovative risk management and capital solutions to our clients and business partners.
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About Bay Harbor Re
Bay Harbor Re is a growing specialty insurance and reinsurance organization focused on delivering innovative risk management and capital solutions to our clients and business partners.
We operate in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where team members contribute across multiple areas of the business and work closely with company leadership.
As a lean organization, we value initiative, accountability, attention to detail, and a willingness to continuously improve.
We empower our people to take ownership of their work and make a meaningful impact on the success of the company.
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting and operational functions of the business.
This role is ideal for an accounting professional with 1–3 years of experience who enjoys a small-business environment and is comfortable managing a variety of responsibilities.
The position combines core accounting duties with accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense management, and administrative support.
It reports directly to senior leadership and will play an important part in building and improving the company's accounting and operational processes.
Accounting & Finance
- Perform daily and monthly cash and bank reconciliations
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies
- Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting
- Process vendor invoices and manage accounts payable
- Prepare and execute vendor payments
- Support accounts receivable, including collections and customer account reconciliation
- Review and process employee expense reports
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
- Assist with audits, financial analysis, and special projects as needed
Operations & Administrative Support
- Support employee onboarding and offboarding
- Maintain employee records and administrative documentation
- Assist with benefits administration and employee-related paperwork
- Support general office and operational administrative functions
- Help identify and implement process improvements across accounting and administrative workflows
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
- 1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience
- Experience with QuickBooks preferred
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Experience with bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a small team
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a small-business environment
- Exposure to month-end close processes
- Experience supporting accounting operations from transaction processing through reconciliation
- Experience with employee onboarding, HR administration, or office management
- Compensation: $50,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience
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