Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to work closely with the Vice President of Accounting. You will support the accounting needs of our organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting and maintaining robust internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Implement internal control procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Conduct business analytics and complete financial reporting for five business lines.
• Maintain general ledger balances, including receivables, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities.
• Prepare quarterly and annual statements for regulatory filings in collaboration with an external firm.
• Support Accounts Payable by reviewing transactions and ensuring proper expense and general ledger allocations.
• Review bank reconciliations, issue stop payments, and manage payment records.
• Assist with annual 1099 reporting.
• Prepare quarterly reporting packages for the board of directors.
• Engage in research and improvement projects with the Vice President of Accounting.
• Support research and documentation requirements for third-party accounting firms.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Accounting and General Ledger management.
• Experience with Reconciliation, Month-End procedures, and Journal Entries.
• Expertise in Internal Controls and Financial Reporting.
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounting principles (GAAP, particularly within Insurance).
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables.
• Audit and Accrual experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting preferred).
• Over five years of accounting experience.

Work Environment

The role involves working directly with the Vice President of Accounting within a financial institution setting. The organization is based in the Central Illinois area and is known for its strong values and business ethics. It offers a collaborative environment with strong tenure across all departments. There is an opportunity for direct hire upon successful performance.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $38.46/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.