Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America
Job Description
Posted Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:00 AM
LWCC is a Champion of Louisiana business and proud to be headquartered in the state capital, Baton Rouge. As a model single-state, private mutual workers’ comp company, we promote safety, security, and stability in Louisiana. LWCC is dedicated to excellence in execution, from underwriting to life-long care of injured workers. We are proud to partner with our agents, and together deliver outstanding service to policyholders and their workers. Our commitment is to be there for Louisiana. Always.
We are Louisiana Loyal, more than a tagline, this is a mantra and a movement that inspires us to be a catalyst elevating Louisiana’s position in America. We hope to inspire other Louisiana businesses and citizens to join us in helping Louisiana thrive by bettering our state one business and one worker at a time.
In 2023, the company was named as a Best Place to Work by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report for the fourth time. LWCC has been recognized by industry leading benchmarker AON and named to the Ward’s 50 group of top-performing insurance companies for achieving outstanding results in the areas of safety, consistency, and performance over a five-year period, 2015-2019.
Our company offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; a 401(k) savings plan; educational assistance; and an on-site fitness center. LWCC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, Vietnam era or disabled veteran status.
Overview
Applies the principles of accounting within an assigned area of accounting or group of accounts. Compiles financial information, processes journal entries into various accounts, and reconciles reports and financial data. Prepares and maintains accounting records and examines, analyzes and interprets accounting records for the purpose of preparing statements. Analyzes complex financial data and reports on the results and probable implications. Creates and interprets moderately complex financial statements and reports.
Major Areas of Accountability
- General
- Applies the principles of accounting within a group of accounts within a given specialized area.
- Initiates and processes journal entries into various accounts.
- Reconciles financial accounts in the general ledger within an assigned area of accounting. Reconciles sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolves differences.
- Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with statutory accounting principles.
- Assists in the development of financial reports for financial analysis, forecasting, trending, and results analysis.
- Interprets financial transactions and events for users who must make economic or business decisions.
- Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
- Researches applicable laws and regulations as needed for new transactions, events, and situation as they arise and document findings in memo format for AVP/CFO review.
- Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; verifies documents for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies.
- Uses various software applications to manipulate, compile and/or format data and reports.
- Maintains accurate process documentation of all assigned areas and continuously looks for ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness of processes.
- Assists with special finance and accounting related projects as requested.
Personality/Working Style
- Strong character
- Alignment with company values, mission, and vision
- Trustworthy and honest
- Curious and persistent
- Passion for innovation
- Willingness to learn
- Adaptive to changing (tolerance for ambiguity)
- Desire to collaborate to achieve corporate goals
- Desire and ability to continuously improve
- Empathetic listener and open-minded
- Commitment to accountability
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance related field plus 3 years of accounting experience or a four-year degree plus 10 years of accounting experience.
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