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Gleaner Life Insurance Society

Accounting Specialist

Gleaner Life Insurance Society, Adrian, Michigan, United States, 49221

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The Accounting Specialist role provides accounting support for Gleaner Life Insurance Society, handling general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and other key department responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Process and verify invoices for accuracy, approvals, and coding to general ledger accounts

Handle disbursement processing, journal entries to void checks and ACHs

Process employee expense reimbursements and ensure adherence to company policies

Manage accounts receivable, including cash receipt processing and depositing physical cash (e.g., dropbox & PayPal receipts)

Perform treasury operations transactions, including daily deposit uploads to the bank and stop‑payment requests via online banking platforms

Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly account monitoring, reconciliations of suspense accounts, and follow‑up with staff

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly internal reporting, such as premium statements

Monthly Responsibilities

Bank reconciliations

Monthly general ledger account reconciliations and review, including suspense accounts, dividends, and petty cash

Certificate reporting, including counts and in‑force amounts

Review and reconcile the Death Claim register against general ledger accounts; conduct periodic audits to identify discrepancies and follow‑up on missing data

Other Responsibilities

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 equivalent combination of college and work experience

Experience in accounts payable or general accounting

Computer and internet skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Outlook)

Strong working knowledge of Excel

Understanding of online banking

Experience with the following is helpful, though not required

Vector

SAGE accounting software

Mirror Image

Annual statement software

Workfront

Certify

Personal Attributes

Attentive to detail and accuracy; able to quickly identify errors

Proactive, self‑motivated, and self‑directed

Able to multi‑task, prioritize, and execute tasks

Commitment to confidentiality and integrity

Organized and efficient

Willingness to learn

Language and Communication Skills

Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English for communication with vendors, Society members, peers, and administrators

Benefits

401(k) plan

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Salary: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries: Insurance

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