Synapse is an asset rich, independent specialty wholesale insurance brokerage dedicated to serving our retail partners and their valued clients. Our Mission is to provide the highest level of expertise and service in the specialty insurance marketplace by building and nurturing the best people and partnerships.

Synapse is looking for a Senior Level Bookkeeper Specialist. Located in our Syracuse based headquarters as a member of our corporate resource team. In recent years Synapse has seen both growth to our insurance book of business as well as our human growth, thus allowing us to be the best in our specialized market. As we continue to grow, we need team members who are dedicated, flexible, have attention to detail, and are eager to learn.

Job Summary:

Assist Accounting Department in day-to-day bookkeeping for Synapse’s company books. Including Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Account Reconciliations. Maintain monthly reconciliation for American Express. Create and maintain accounting Folders/ Files. Strong communications skills, both written and verbal are a Must. This position regularly communicates with internal professionals as well as our clients. Candidate must have the ability to problem solve, work independently, and as a part of a larger team.

Qualifications:

Associates in accounting, plus experience.

Bachelor’s in accounting

Ideal candidate would have 5 plus years’ accounting/ bookkeeping experience, and one – two years insurance related accounting experience.

Essential Functions/ Primary Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable – Post checks and Wires received into various accounting software.
• Collections- Email follow – when payment will be accepted.
• Accounts Payable – Prepare daily ACH’s/ and or checks to carriers/outside vendors. Request bills when needed. Post bills as they come into to appropriate company.
• Daily ACH payments and Bank deposits.
• Invoicing- using specialized insurance software, data enter and check necessary fields for accuracy for policy billing purposes.
• Assist with Weekly/Monthly bank reconciliations for review.
• Reconcile monthly American Express transactions and employee reimbursable expenses for review.
• Special Projects- from time to time and at management request, special projects will be needed, examples would include but are not limited to vendor reviews, financials, admin support and organization.

Synapse is an asset rich, independent specialty wholesale insurance brokerage dedicated to serving our retail partners and their valued clients. Our Mission is to provide the highest level of expertise and service in the specialty insurance marketplace by building and nurturing the best people and partnerships.

Synapse Services, LLC is a specialty wholesale insurance brokerage firm focused on the environmental and professional liability marketplaces, offering services to select retail brokerage firms through a non-traditional “resource” model. We are recognized for our technical and environmental expertise, industry experience and ability to broker and develop solutions for unique and complex commercial risks.

Our fast-paced culture is focused on putting the customer first, delivering a high standard of work product and creating a lifestyle and team-oriented environment for our employees.

Must Possess the Following Skills:

• Expert communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to demonstrate strong business email etiquette.
• Must demonstrate an ability to problem solve complex invoicing issues with team members and management.
• Must be customer service friendly.
• Have great time management and organizational ability.
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a team.
• The compacity to work with and without supervision.

Essential Functions/ Primary Responsibilities

• Invoicing- using specialized insurance software, data enter and check necessary fields for accuracy for policy billing purposes,
• Accounts Receivable-record and process client payments against both internal and external invoices,
• Accounts Payable- record and process vendor payments against internal and external invoicing,
• Assisting with monthly reconciliation,
• Assisting with monthly financial closing, including real-estate payments, and
• Special Projects- from time to time and at management request, special projects will be needed, examples would include but are not limited to vendor reviews, admin support and organization.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional in office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computer, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machine.

High-pressured, fast-paced environment with significant telephone and personal disruption. Large number of multiple steps in complex system performed with accuracy and speed is essential to the successful completion of tasks.

Other Duties:

This job description is intended to describe the level of work required by the person performing the work of the positions and physical requirements normal to the position. Principal duties outlined are the essential responsibilities and duties and other duties may be assigned as needs arise or as required to support principal duties.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Syracuse, NY 13202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping and/or Accounting experience: 3 years (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift