Accounting Clerk (Life)

Security National Life Insurance Company • Taylorsville, UT

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About The Position

The Accounting Clerk applies accounting principles to perform a variety of accounting tasks, analyze financial information, prepare financial reports, and assist management with projects as needed. The role handles accounting entries, reconciliations, banking transactions, fast funding transactions, and premium tax filings, while meeting management-set closing deadlines. Responsibilities may be expanded to include other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while communicating and coordinating work with the accounting team and employees in other departments.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Commitment to continuous learning.
• Analytical problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within short deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Prompt and regular attendance.
• Ability to work extra hours as needed with prior authorization, especially during year-end in January and February; this may include some Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is recommended but not required.
• Prefer 1–3 years of experience in a financial environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, including general ledger accounts; document business transactions and complete general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare banking transactions, including incoming and outgoing ACH and wire transactions.
• Prepare daily fast funding transactions and system imports, and complete corresponding reconciliations.
• Prepare daily bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts; research outstanding items and maintain and research the outstanding checklist to keep it current.
• Prepare and file premium tax filings and reconcile associated accounts monthly.
• Meet all deadlines in accordance with closing dates set by management.
• Assist management with projects and perform other duties or responsibilities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed