Associate Accountant

UE provides liability insurance and risk management services to K-12 schools, colleges, and universities nationwide. UE is owned by a large and diverse membership. With 38 years serving education, we bring deep expertise to our members and focus on delivering an experience that leaves them feeling confident that we understand their needs and offer insights and solutions suited for their unique challenges. These sentiments are echoed in our culture, where we believe that building on and embracing our unique differences and perspectives enables us to better serve our members and fulfill UE’s mission.

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We’re looking for a detail-oriented, inquisitive, and motivated Entry-Level Accountant to join our team. As an Entry-Level Accountant at UE, you’ll play a key role in supporting our accounting and compliance functions, with a strong focus on accounts payables, accounts receivables, general ledger, and general administrative support. You’ll work in a collaborative team environment, gain exposure to regulatory filings, and help maintain accurate and timely financial records that support our mission of protecting educational institutions. If you're a recent accounting graduate or early in your career and want to build your skills in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Process invoices and support accounts payable/receivable
• Assist with reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
• Maintain vendor files and fixed asset records
• Help prepare compliance filings (1099s, NAIC, etc.)
• Provide general support for the Finance department
• Learn and grow in a collaborative, mission-driven team

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or equivalent experience)
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Good communication and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Comfortable with Excel (experience with Concur is a plus)
• Eager to learn in a fast-paced, evolving environments

The below hourly range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

Hourly Range$26.44—$29.80 USD

Benefits:

• Health Insurance — We offer subsidized plan options with an optional pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA), including an annual employer contribution and investment options. The plans offer a prescription benefit and telehealth.
• Dental Insurance — Two plan levels are available, depending on needs.
• Vision Insurance —We offer in- and out-of-network options; Lasik discounts are available.
• 401(k) — UE makes a 3% safe harbor non-elective contribution beginning the first of the month after date of hire; these funds are vested immediately. After one year of service, employees receive a 7% profit sharing non-elective contribution, as well as become eligible for a matched contribution of 25% of the first 5% employee deferral. Employees can make pre-tax contributions or taxed (Roth) salary reductions. Catch-up contributions for employees 50 years old and over. Employer contributions are fully vested three years from eligibility date.
• Life Insurance — UE pays for Basic Life Insurance, and employees have the option to apply for additional Voluntary coverage.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance — We offer coverage in the event employees are unable to work for a period of time.
• For the first two years of employment, employees accrue PTO at 24 days per year. At the beginning of the third year of service, employees accrue 30 days per year of PTO.
• 11 paid holidays annually including Juneteenth and an employee choice floating holiday
• Bonus eligibility is based on salary earned and performance for the year.
• Hybrid environment - employees are typically in the office 2-3 days per week after the initial training period.
• Support for individual growth through sabbaticals, leadership development, mentoring, and tuition assistance
• Inclusive and supportive culture that embraces diversity and provides opportunities for all to succeed
• Monthly lunches and various social events throughout the year
• Opportunities to join the Social Committee, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Alliance (IDEA)