Accountant I

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Description:
Who are we?

Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company, an affiliate of Western National Mutual Insurance, is a mutual insurance company, rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best, with over 140 years of experience serving policyholders' property-and-casualty insurance needs across multiple regions in the United States. We believe in striving for growth without sacrifice and know that our culture creates and cultivates happy and dedicated employees, which we believe gives us the ability to deliver the highest level of customer service.

The core values for Michigan Millers and Western National Insurance, Connectiveness – Accountability – Empowerment are incorporated into all that we do. Our workplace culture encourages employees to seek out learning opportunities and to strive for growth and development in the insurance industry.

We understand the importance of a positive work community and a healthy workplace environment when striving for organizational success. Our emphasis on internal growth and maintaining healthy team relationships translates into external growth and building sustainable customer relationships.

Does this opportunity interest you?

Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company is seeking an Accountant I to join our team!

The individual in this role will have the opportunity to perform accounting tasks in support of our accounting department.

What are the responsibilities and opportunities of this role?

Supports the ongoing implementation of the core business attributes of empowerment, accountability, and connectiveness.
Prepares and records journal entries and assists in month-end close process.
Performs monthly general ledger account reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Maintains, performs, and updates internal control procedures.
Assists with elements of budgeting process.
Assists with regulatory compliance and other state filing requirements to ensure timely submissions.
Assists with the preparation of annual and quarterly financial statements and related documentation.
Serves as a backup for accounts payable and other key accounting processes as needed to ensure continuity of operations.
Works with external auditors to prepare audit reports as required.
Recommends changes to improve accounting processes.
Consistently acts according to our customer experience standards by responding quickly, maintaining a positive attitude, building rapport, demonstrating empathy, managing the customer’s expectations, using the proper communication channel for the situation, and taking ownership to ensure the customer’s issue is resolved.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
Requirements:

What are the must-have qualifications for a candidate?

Demonstrated understanding and application of basic accounting principles.
Demonstrated time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.
Proven ability to follow processes.
Proficient use of various core systems, office and computer equipment, and software packages.
What will our ideal candidate have?

Insurance accounting experience.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, associate degree in accounting, or experience in lieu of degree acceptable.
Compensation overview

The targeted hiring range for this role is $65,000 - $77,000, annually. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on the job-related knowledge, skills, credentials, and experience of each candidate as well as other factors such as the scope and location of the role. Candidates looking for compensation outside of the posted range are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their individual qualifications and/or may be considered for other positions.

Culture and Total Rewards

We offer full-time employees a significant Total Rewards Package, including:

Medical insurance options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, and more!
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) Plan (plus company match)
Time Off - including vacation, volunteer, and holiday pay
Paid Parental Leave
Bonus opportunities
Tuition assistance
Wellness Program - including an onsite fitness studio
Michigan Millers and Western National Insurance believes in supporting the balance between work and life by providing a flexible work environment, which includes a variety of hybrid work arrangements designed to balance individual, job, department, and company needs.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Michigan Millers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

United States
Michigan
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