Joel Smith
Educating and supporting employers on all their group insurance options and requirements.
- Role
- Director, Group Insurance at Bensource Employee Benefits
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Joel Smith
In June 2012 I became Controller for Bennett Thrasher, one of the largest regional accounting and consulting firms based in Atlanta. I am responsible for financial reporting & analysis, accounting policies, finance & treasury operations, budgeting & forecasting, insurance, and regulatory compliance. I came to Bennett Thrasher for the opportunity to be a part of the business and add value to the firm, to do more than keep the score, and I feel that I am able to do that each day.I have 11 years of experience in Controller and Senior Accountant positions with both small to midsize and large national/multinational companies. My industry background includes construction, real estate, banking, and professional services.Having spent my entire life in Atlanta, I really enjoy working for a local firm that is rooted and dedicated to Atlanta but is capable of taking on a client anywhere in the world. My role at Bennett Thrasher allows me to interact and collaborate with our partner group, human resources, IT, as well as key business partners, and I derive immense enjoyment from being part of the “BT Team”.Specialties: Financial Reporting & Analysis, Accounting/Finance Operations, IT implementations, Internal Control.
Experience
Director, Group Insurance
Mar 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US
Education
Kennesaw State University
BBA, Finance
1998 — 2003
Georgia State University
Post-Bachelor, Accounting
2007 — 2009
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Account Reconciliation
- Cpa
- Accounts Receivable
- Management
- Us Gaap
- Forecasting
- Finance
- Cash Management
- Internal Controls
- Cash Flow
- Financial Statements
- Corporate Finance
- Private Equity
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