Physicians Mutual is hiring a full-time Senior Accountant to prepare daily and monthly cash reviews and reconciliations. In this role, you will help enhance an automated process for reviewing cash activity. You will examine and research variances to ensure general ledger accounts are in balance based on reconciliations or subsidiary information and that reconciliations are prepared with great accuracy and uniformity.
Key tasks include:
- Preparing or reviewing various work papers, accounting records, and account reconciliations required for financial statements which are prepared by other staff members, Company personnel (Actuarial, Payroll, Annuities, etc.) or investment advisors and custodians.
- Preparing complex financial reports for rating agencies, corporate management, or other entities.
- Assisting Internal Audit by preparing schedules and work papers for external auditors and state financial examiners.
- Performing miscellaneous accounting duties including serving on project teams as a team member or functional representative.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent experience required.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an insurance, financial institution, or public accounting position, including demonstrated experience and strong knowledge of management and financial reporting.
- Knowledge of the insurance industry is preferred.
- Coursework for professional designation (MBA, CPA, CMA, FLMI, etc.) desired.
- Thorough understanding of statutory accounting as applied to the insurance industry.
- Strong analytical abilities to determine proper accounting treatment of expenditures, receipts, calculate adjusting entries, structure file data, etc.
- Knowledge of all relevant state and federal regulatory guidelines to complete required escheat returns, financial work papers, etc.
- Strong knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Office (Excel and Microsoft Word), Database reporting software, General Ledger software, and the ability to utilize a personal computer for financial report preparation.
About us:
Health. Life. Retirement. The Physicians Mutual family empowers people from all walks of life to enjoy the financial security they deserve. That’s what Insurance for all of us is about.
The Physicians Mutual family includes Physicians Mutual Insurance Company and Physicians Life Insurance Company. Physicians Mutual Insurance Company offers reliable dental and supplemental health insurance (and now, pet insurance!). Physicians Life Insurance Company provides important Medicare Supplement and life insurance coverage. The company additionally offers coverage for funeral pre-planning to help meet the growing needs of funeral home owners and the families they serve.
Since our start in 1902, our dedication to delivering on our promise has helped make us one of the nation’s leading health and life insurance providers. In fact, we are rated in the top 1% of insurance companies. We consistently maintain some of the highest financial strength ratings in the nation from independent insurance analysts, including A.M. Best Company and Weiss Ratings, ensuring we’ll be there for our policyowners and our employees far into the future.
But the achievement we’re most proud of? We have a 95% customer approval rating — a true sign of a company dedicated to embodying its vision.
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