Accountant

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group has an opening for an Accountant. This role will perform routine accounting functions along with financial and tax reporting duties within the finance department.

Accountant I

• Responsible for basic accounting/finance duties.
• Manages small to medium level accounting functions with direction and assistance, as needed.
  
  

Accountant II

• Responsible for moderately complex accounting/finance duties.
• Manages medium to large level accounting functions with direction and assistance, as needed.
  
  

Essential Functions

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Processes investment receipts, purchases and sales.
• Reconciles bank statements to general ledger.
• Records monthly general ledger entries and correcting/adjusting entries as required.
• Prepares monthly financial statements.
• Prepares quarterly and annual statement reports for regulators.
• Completes and files regulatory and management reports as requested.
• Provides requested documentation to actuaries and auditors.
• Completes and files state and municipal premium tax returns as required.
• Completes and files federal and state income tax returns as required.
• Completes reinsurance billings with brokers as necessary.
• Completes reinsurance renewals annually.
• Performs system to general ledger balancing on various general ledger accounts monthly.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of general accounting principles and practices and knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of processes and procedures related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of accounting rules and regulations and the policies and procedures of the finance department.
• Reviews financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Performs detail work requiring a high degree of accuracy.
• Makes computations and prepares data summaries.
• Analyzes issues from the perspective of the accounting profession.
• Analyzes complex issues and makes critical decisions.
• Interprets, applies and explains applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Uses initiative and applies innovative thinking.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships in a team environment through written and oral communication.
• Works independently to make critical decisions and analyze complex issues.
• Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of all goals and objectives.
• Obtains and utilizes sensitive information discreetly and objectively.
• Maintains records, prepares reports and conducts correspondence related to the work.
• Skilled in using and maintaining financial software; learns and uses ad hoc reporting systems to query and report on data; and effectively prepares and uses complex Excel spreadsheets
  
  

Qualifications

Experience and Education Qualifications

Accountant I

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience; or
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent and 3 years of related experience; or
• Bachelor’s Degree
  
  

Accountant II

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years of related experience; or
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent and 5 years of related experience; or
• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of related experience; or
• Master’s Degree
  
  

Work Environment

• Hybrid or fully remote work environment designed to provide flexibility, autonomy, and productivity while working from another location
• Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting
• Work may involve travel to attend meetings at other locations
  
  

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees may receive an annual discretionary bonus and access to our benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid/Remote Work Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.