Insurance company seeking an Accountant on a full time basis for regional property casualty insurer located near O'Hare Airport.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accounts receivable
- Participates in the monthly close (journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, and transaction/account analysis)
- Monitors and ensures compliance with the internal control process
- Seeks solutions for accounting problems before presenting them to manager
- Participates in preliminary analysis of financial reports, interprets financial results, and alerts management of significant problems
- Participation in the completion of quarterly and annual statements as well as statutory compliance filings.
- QUALIFICATIONS
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline
- 1 to 3 years of experience preferred
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and statutory accounting principles
- Positive attitude
- Detail oriented with a focus on accuracy
- Knowledge of and experience using Sage software a plus.
- Accounting experience in the Insurance Industry a plus.
- Advanced knowledge of PC computer environments with skill in applications such as Microsoft Office particularly Excel
- Strong action/results orientation with the ability to work independently and be self-motivated and proactive in achieving individual/team objectives
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to articulate views convincingly
- Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across the organization
- Experience with Workers' Compensation multi-state stat reporting a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Education:
Work Location: In person