Accountant I

Manulife • Shreveport, LA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant I position is an entry level role in the property management accounting team located in Shreveport, LA. Under direct supervision, you will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day accounting activities performed in managing timberland property. When you join our team: We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. About Manulife and John Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html . Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected] .

Requirements

• Completed or working towards Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• Basic analytical, inquiry & reconciliation skills
• Intermediate skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook & SharePoint
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Highly detailed-oriented and organized
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient 10-key skills
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a team-focused environment
• Coachable personality that is willing to learn and grow
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment & have adequate internet at home office

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an Accountant on a corporate accounting team
• Minimum 1-2 years in related field
• Previous experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Prophix, Esker, LIMS and/or workflow automation tools that pertain to areas of accounting and contracts

Responsibilities

• Accurately record, balance and review transactions associated with our forestry operations
• Processing of logging settlement packages received physically and electronically from contract loggers including organizing package contents, recording receipt and scanning settlement and load sheets to a pdf document
• Reconciliation of load data
• Contacting contractors to request data and follow up on outstanding items
• Daily updates to multiple shared excel spreadsheets
• Assist in the day-to-day accounting activities such as creating standard journal entries and basic general ledger account analysis
• Assist with yearly property tax processing
• Assist in a variety of month-end closing processes
• Provide backup assistance to other team members
• Participate in special projects
• Complete various accounting tasks as directed

Benefits

• Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans.
• We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.
• Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level