Financial Accountant

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Position Overview

The Financial Accountant is responsible for completing all accounting related transactions timely and accurately in adherence to the close schedule. These duties consistently require the exercise of discretion and independent judgment and require knowledge necessary to analyze, interpret, and assist in decision making. This area is responsible for both P&C and Life accounting operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual processing of operational accounting work. 

• Assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual processing of operational accounting work. 

• Promotes continuous process improvement within the accounting area 

•  Reconciles bank statements and accounts monthly 

•  Prepares journal entries and reconciles various accounts

•  Communicates effectively with internal and external customers 

•  Assists with annual unclaimed property reporting

•  Assists with monthly processing of statistical data needed for financials 

•  Performs other duties as assigned 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance


• Typically requires 1-3 years accounting experience

Certifications & Licenses

• Professional accounting or insurance designations preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Basic ability to:

• communicate effectively in both oral and written form


• define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusion


• analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines


• analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data


• read, analyze, and interpret accounting and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents

Basic skill in:

• situational analysis and judgment in making critical decisions


• filing, bookkeeping, recording, and computational skills

Basic knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office software

Good to have skills:

• Excel, Office Connect, Workday

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary Range :

$54,000 - $70,000 per year

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  • This range is based on the expected level of experience and skills for this position. Final compensation will depend on individual qualifications.
  
  

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Generous 401(k) with company match


• Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays


• Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule


• Paid Volunteer Program

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