What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk (Life) position at Security National Life Insurance Company?
Description
Position Purpose: Apply principles of accounting to perform various accounting tasks, analyze financial information, prepare financial reports and assist management with projects as needed.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions, and completes general ledger reconciliations.
· Prepares various banking transactions including incoming & outgoing ach and wire transactions.
· Prepares daily fast funding transactions, system imports & corresponding reconciliations.
· Prepares bank reconciliations daily for multiple bank accounts, research outstanding items & maintain and research the outstanding checklist to keep list current.
· Prepare & file premium tax filings and reconcile associated accounts monthly
· Ensures that all deadlines are met in accordance with the closing dates set by management.
· This list of responsibilities may not be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
· A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is recommended but not required
· Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures.
· Prefer 1-3 years of experience in a financial environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
· Able to work with a minimum of supervision while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with the accounting team and employees in other departments.
· Strong work ethic and emphasis on attention to details.
· Adaptability and flexibility.
· Commitment to continuous learning.
· Analytical problem-solving ability.
· Ability to work well under pressure and within short deadlines.
· Ability to handle confidential information.
· Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
· Required to work extra hours as needed (with prior authorization), especially during year-end (January and February), may include some Saturdays.