Accountant (Hybrid)

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$48,000 - $63,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant performs basic accounting functions under general supervision, applying general accounting and financial principles and techniques. The role assists with obtaining, assembling, evaluating, interpreting, recording, and analyzing financial data, and prepares or supports the preparation of financial reports and financial analyses. It involves professional accounting work such as compiling, consolidating, and analyzing data; maintaining ledgers and preparing journal entries; and potentially handling fixed assets, inventory, trial balances, or financial statements. The position also supports expense-report audits, financial reporting across multiple accounting bases, forecasts and budgets, and compliance with the company’s internal-control framework. The work is performed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven office environment on a hybrid schedule, with in-office work Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and occasional travel under 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent education or experience.
Up to 2 years of experience with a degree.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of an accounting area, such as investments, insurance products, premiums, or tax.
Effective oral and written communication skills and a customer-service approach.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

Compile, consolidate, and analyze financial data, including ledger work, journal entries, fixed-asset or inventory accounting, trial balances, and financial statements as applicable.
Review and audit expense reports for compliance with established guidelines.
Resolve questions and guide Accounting Specialists and Associates in problem resolution; identify issues that need escalation.
Handle complex or unique questions, problems, and assignments using independent judgment and initiative, and provide guidance to others in the same skill area when appropriate.
Draft portions of statements and reports, including assignments requiring data analysis.
Ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
Reconcile, investigate, correct, and adjust accounting information within demanding deadlines.
Prepare financial statements or work papers for multiple accounting bases.
Explain how and why transactions were processed and reported.
Use multiple financial systems and sophisticated reporting tools to produce analyses.
Identify reconciliation or posting issues and seek assistance to resolve them when necessary.
Prepare financial statements and meet reporting requirements.
Support projects involving multiple accounting bases and financial reporting.
Calculate and compile divisional forecasts, budgets, and plans.
Coordinate budgets, consolidate divisional financial information, and complete other divisional reporting requirements.
Adhere to the company’s internal-control framework.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Annual bonus for eligible employees, based on the Company Bonus Plan and individual performance, at the company’s discretion.
Pension plan.
401(k) match.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Disability insurance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employee discounts.
Career training and development opportunities.
Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten paid holidays per year.
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars.
Paid parental leave of 15 days per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service.
Adoption assistance.
Employee assistance program.
Back-up care program.
Paid time off for volunteer hours.
Employee matching gifts program.
Employee resource groups.
Inclusion and diversity programs.
Employee recognition program.
Referral bonus programs.