Accountant

Full time

Posted: 11/21/2023

Grinnell, IA

Brielle Beck

Brielle.Beck@grinnellmutual.com

Description

The Accountant examines, analyzes and interprets accounting records to prepare financial statements for the company and its subsidiaries as either a specialist or generalist for montly reporting to managment and quarterly filings with regulatory bodies. This job will require 2-5 days a week in the home office located in Grinnell, Iowa. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Grinnell Mutual sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Prepares, examines, and analyzes financial statements and other financial reports for assigned areas as a generalist or a specialist to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Reconciles and balances transactions for designated areas accurately and in accordance with applicable laws.
Maintains recordkeeping and/or accounting systems software.
Operates in accordance with applicable laws and departmental standards. Stays current with changing legislation, shares knowledge with manager and co-workers, and applies information as appropriate.
Compiles information and files reports to assist the internal and external auditors with annual audit.
Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations to project future revenues and expenses in order to make recommendations to manager or business leaders.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance from accredited college or university; or one or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of and ability to apply generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices, and terminology.
Ability to collect and organize accounting data, interpret its significance and accurately prepare financial reports.
Ability to complete work accurately with a high level of detail as well as able to identify and communicate discrepancies for correction in others work.
Ability to use general office equipment and demonstrate advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products as well as the appropriate accounting software.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information and propriety information.
Ability to maintain regular and predictable schedule to meet the needs of our customers and provide adequate coverage during business hours.
Ability to work independently and as a team player. Must be able to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all individuals both internally and externally to the organization.
Must maintain confidential and proprietary information.