Staff Accountant I

Description

Property/Casualty Insurance Company has a full-time position available for a Staff Accountant I. This position requires a Bachelors or Associates degree in accounting, or equivalent of 2 – 4 years accounting experience, preferably within the Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry.

The Staff Accountant I is responsible for accounts receivable/billing processes and verifies electronic premium payments, reconciles daily and monthly reports, assists customer service and Agents with billing questions/concerns, and provides assistance in other areas of accounting.

This is a work from home position that requires a dependable, highly motivated, self-starter that works well independently. High-speed Internet access, home office space required. Occasional travel into the West Des Moines, IA office may be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:

• Timely and accurate processing and balancing of electronic, credit card and lockbox payments.
• Cash entry, receivables processing and coordination with outside collections.
• Monthly and quarterly payable functions including dividend and commission processing and employee reimbursements.
• Managing the accounting email box and responding in a timely manner to billing and other questions/concerns.
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare analysis of accounts as requested.
• Reconciliation of daily and monthly reports.
• Other special projects as needed.
• Create and maintain high quality work environment, including an approved home office space.
• Use appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding department and/or customer concerns.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, ability to work independently, and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent data entry and keying skills are required.
• Excellent computer and technology skills.
• Access to dependable high-speed internet is required.
• Home office space required.

Education/Training/Experience:

• Bachelors or Associates degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent of 2 – 4 years accounting experience, preferably within the Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products. Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel knowledge and proficiency required.
• Knowledge of Property/Casualty insurance accounting is a plus.

Midwest Family Mutual offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical (HDHP)
• Wellness Incentives
• Dental
• Vision (materials only plan)
• Flexible Spending – Medical, Limited FSA (Dental/Vision), and Dependent Care
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance (2x annual salary) including dependent coverage
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance Plan Options
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Plan Options
• LifeLock Identity Protection Plan Options
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays (eight per year)
• Paid time off for CE
• Eight hours of paid time off per year for volunteer work
• Employer matching for employee 501c donations (limited)

Retirement Benefits include:

• 401K and Roth 401K with company match
• Employer Paid Defined Benefit Pension Plan