Senior Accountant

Company Overview

Who We Are

Established Over 70 Years Ago, We Are Two Of The Largest Taft-Hartley Trust Funds In The United States. With Over $50 Billion In Assets And $7 Billion In Benefits Paid Each Year, We Provide Critical Health Insurance And Lifetime Retirement Benefit Services To Nearly One Million Teamster Participants And Family Members. At Central States/TeamCare We Jointly Administer Two Trusted Organizations:

TeamCare, a Central States Health Plan

Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Health and Welfare Fund was founded in 1950 and was one of the first non-profit labor health funds in the United States. Since 2014, the Fund has done business under the tradename TeamCare. Today TeamCare covers the lives of 550,000 members, from 1,100 different employers, making it the largest labor healthcare fund in the

country.

Central States Pension Fund

Central States Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Fund was founded in 1955 and has blazed a trail to retirement security. Paying over $90 billion in lifetime pension benefits for 690,000 retirees and beneficiaries to-date and has revolutionized the pension world of American workers.

Position Summary The Senior Accountant has a primary role in maintaining accurate financial records and producing comprehensive accounting reports. This role is a crucial part of the month end close and reporting process, including journal entry preparation, various reconciliations, and preparing monthly financial statements. Additionally, the Senior Accountant will prepare various year end IRS Form 5500 schedules, collaborate with external and internal auditors, and participate in other responsibilities of a full accounting cycle. The Senior Accountant will serve as a subject matter resource within the department, provide guidance to staff, support internal controls and audit processes, and identify opportunities to enhance departmental efficiency and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, code, and enter journal transactions accurately and timely for month end and year end close, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Produce monthly financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements), and the ability to query ad hoc reports to analyze accounting activity.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations to verify the accuracy of recorded transactions and balances, investigate and resolve any discrepancies or unusual activities.
• Conduct various ledger analyses and account reconciliations to ensure balancing and completeness of financial data; report any unusual or suspicious activity and work with management to investigate.
• Prepare various year end IRS Form 5500 schedules and assist in any other year end reporting as needed
• Collaborate with external and internal auditors by providing them with accurate financial information, responding to audit inquiries, and implementing audit recommendations.
• Designated authority to review and sign, ACH transactions, manual checks, and wire transfers in alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Evaluate existing accounting processes and internal controls; recommend and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Update and maintain accounting department policies and procedures documentation
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support leadership decision-making
• Lead or participate in special projects and financial analyses as assigned
• Serve as a mentor to Staff Accountants by providing technical guidance, and supporting skill development and knowledge sharing within the team
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. CPA preferred.
• 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience with financial statement preparation and month-end close.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; ability to quickly learn and leverage additional financial systems and software applications
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail
  
  

Compensation

Annual Salary Range: $70,000 to $85,000

( The posted range of pay represents the anticipated pay scale for this position. Final pay will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and organizational needs.)

Benefits*

We’re Proud To Offer One Of The Most Competitive Total Rewards Packages In The Nonprofit And Benefits Administration Sectors, Including:

• 100% company-paid family insurance benefits including health, dental, RX & vision
  
  

(comprehensive coverage with low deductibles)

• 100% company-funded pension plan (at no cost to the employee)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation and PTO days
• Flexible start times & hybrid work-from-home schedule
• Lunch stipend for onsite café
• Tuition reimbursement
• Please note that, though uncommon, the benefits described above are subject to change at the company’s discretion.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.