Data steward

The salary range for this job posting is $55,132.00 - $88,210.00 annually + bonus + benefits. Pay Type: Salary The above represents the full salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay and job title, we'll consider your location, education, experience, and other job-related factors, and will fall within the stated range. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Encova Insurance has an opening for a Data Steward for either our Columbus, Ohio or Charleston, WV location. This role will work a flexible hybrid schedule with day/s in office each week and you must reside within a reasonable commute to the office location.

Are you a Referral? If you know a current Encova Insurance associate and would like to apply as a referral, please encourage them to submit your referral information before you submit your application. You will receive an email with a direct URL link to the Job Posting of interest. Applying through this URL link will create your referral relationship for our Talent Acquisition Team.

Unique residence requirements are listed in each job posting, please review closely for details. Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll. Our current footprint includes: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

The Data Steward is responsible for monitoring and resolving issues with various accounting and insurance policy and claims administration systems. This position will assist in system setups as well as data quality and record processing. This position will participate in projects assigned to maintain key controls within the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure proper recording and reporting of insurance information systems based on statutory accounting principles.
• Develop an understanding of property and casualty insurance and assist with research, analysis, and implementation of data fixes to ensure proper reporting.
• Identify potential problems, inefficiencies or risk and work with higher-level staff to resolve them.
• Daily posting of journal entries & related reconciliation reports for policy, claim, commission and miscellaneous insurance and corporate information systems.
• Understand rules, regulations, and procedures for systematically handling work.
• Perform account reconciliations for assigned asset, liability, and expense accounts to ensure the accuracy of financial reports and to safeguard the assets of the Company.
• Run and modify existing reports from financial reporting systems including the core insurance system, general ledger, business objects, and other online data access points.
• Post journal entries, allocations and required supporting computations and assist other areas with this function.
• Complete selected elements of the month-end close process.
• Review, maintain and approve all vendor records in keeping with established procedures and controls.
• Assist with reconciliation of potential issues and exceptions relating to the cash process and reporting and working with other areas to resolve.
• Assist with PBC items for the company’s annual audit.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Identify areas of inefficiency to streamline results.
• Be part of specialized project teams to achieve accounting department’s goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• A four-year college degree is required; with a major in accounting, finance, data science or management information systems strongly preferred.
• Interest in progressing towards CPA, CITP or CISA is preferred, though not required.
• Ability to learn and understand various software applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access and specialize insurance software as assigned.
• Possess the ability to use technical tools to perform analysis and create efficiencies in reporting with a preference for Business Objects and Tableau.
• Understand and access various data sources, using available reporting tools, to meet compliance, and accounting requirements and operational reporting needs.
• Works well in a highly skilled team environment, has a readiness to learn new technology, and a profit-minded perspective are essential.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and/or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons.

Ready to join our team? At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company's success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities. Join us to discover a work experience where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential.

What you can expect from us In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our associates. Available benefits (subject to any policy or plan changes) include, but are not limited to: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Company-provided life and income protection plans Eligibility to participate in a company incentive bonus program 401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match up to 7% on annual salary Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays Flexible Work Arrangements - Hybrid and remote depending on the role We believe that happy, healthy associates are the foundation of great work. Join us and thrive both professionally and personally.

Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer. #LI-Hybrid#LI-LP1 At Encova our associates are the heart of our business. Our exceptional culture makes it a special place to work and gives us a unique advantage. Building and sustaining this culture requires intentional effort from everyone in the company. We believe that achieving results and building trust are interrelated. Through connection, character and competence, we build trusting relationships with associates, agents and policyholders to achieve excellent results. Through our collaborative team structure we find professional and personal growth. We never stop learning and always seek to improve ourselves. At Encova, we know that inclusion and belonging foster our competitive edge by giving voice to every individual’s unique talent and perspective; and we believe that when a condition of equity exists, all associates can contribute to the fullest extent of their knowledge, skills and ability.

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