Gleaner Life Insurance Society
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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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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