Newport, an Ascensus company, helps employers offer their associates a more secure financial future through retirement plans, insurance and consulting services. Newport offers comprehensive plan solutions and consulting expertise to plan sponsors and the advisors who serve them. As a provider and partner, Newport is independent, experienced, and responsive.Position SummaryThe Accounting Specialist assists in the production of the periodic financial reporting provided to clients, manages specialized internal information reports related to client demographics and reporting requirements, monitors Accounting Services communications, and supports other Accounting Services functions as needed.Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities(1) Generate time critical preliminary client base reporting(2) Manage and maintain internal “database” of client demographics and commitments(3) Monitor client report distribution for verification of timely delivery(4) Monitor Accounting Services communications for direction to appropriate recipient(5) Assist in the accumulation of source documents required for client report generation(6) Support maintenance of client reporting inventorySupervision
This position does not supervise others
Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Demonstrated knowledge of functions and formulas in Excel
Ability to organize and manipulate large amounts of data
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage deadlines
Strong analytical skills
Associate degree (Accounting preferred)
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