Hybrid Financial Accountant

at Pekin Insurance

• Job title: Financial Accountant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: $51,000 - $64,200 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Pekin, United States

About the role

• Financial Accountant completing accounting transactions at Pekin Insurance. Responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting and maintaining accounting structure.

Responsibilities

• Prepares journal entries and reconciles various accounts
• Responsible for maintaining accounting structure and close schedules
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers
• Responsible for administration and documentation of internal controls
• Promotes continuous process improvement within the accounting areas
• Works closely with the Financial Reporting team to ensure all financial data is accurate and timely for the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements
• Assists with monthly processing of statistical data needed for financials
• Reconciles bank statements and accounts monthly
• Assists with external audit requests
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Typically requires 1-3 years accounting experience
• Professional accounting or insurance designations preferred
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

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