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Accounting Specialist
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Gleaner Life Insurance Society, Adrian MI
Adrian, MI (In Person)
$46,800 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Summary The Accounting Specialist role is to provide accounting support for Gleaner Life Insurance Society including general ledger accounting and account reconciliations. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for performing accounting tasks with minimal supervision. This role involves processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. The Accounting Specialist is cross trained for other key responsibilities within the department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Daily Process and verify invoices for accuracy, appropriate approvals, and coding to general ledger accounts Tax remittances Disbursement processing including journal entries to void checks and ACHs Process employee expense reimbursements and ensure adherence to company policies Accounts Receivable, including Cash receipt processing, as well as depositing any physical cash; this includes occasional dropbox & PayPal receipts Treasury operations transactions, including daily deposit uploads to the bank and stop payment requests through online banking platforms Daily, weekly, and monthly account monitoring and reconciliations, including suspense accounts and follow-up with staff Daily, weekly, and monthly internal reporting, including premium Monthly Bank reconciliations Monthly general ledger account reconciliations and review, including suspense accounts, dividends, and petty cash Certificate reporting, including counts and inforce amounts Review and reconcile the Death Claim register against general ledger accounts; conduct periodic audits to identify and follow up on discrepancies of missing data Other Provide backup support to department staff as needed Assist with special Finance Department projects Document procedures for assigned areas of responsibility Assist with Ad hoc duties, as assigned Annual/Quarterly Statement Preparation Assist with Annual Statement preparation Maintain vendor records and related 1099 reporting Assist with independent interim and annual audits Position Requirements Education, Knowledge & Experience College degree in accounting or related field, or at least 5 years equivalent combination of college and equivalent work experience Experience in accounts payable or general accounting Computer and internet skills Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Access, and Outlook) A thorough working knowledge Excel An understanding of online banking Experience with the following helpful, though not required Vector SAGE accounting software Mirror Image Annual statement software Onbase Workfront Certify Personal Attributes Attentive to detail and accuracy and able to quickly identify errors Proactive, self-motivated and self-directed Able to multi-task, prioritize and execute tasks Attentive to confidentiality and integrity Able to stay organized Willingness to learn Language and Communication Skills Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English for the purpose of communicating with vendors, Society members, peers, and administrators