Accountant – Accounting Operations & Close

Auto-Owners Insurance • Lansing, MI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as an Associate Accountant. The position requires the person to prepare accounting reports for federal and state agencies, learn to use and understand insurance accounting principles, assist in developing automated accounting systems from manual operations, utilize computer stored data for problem solving, and provide management with reports that can be used in decision making. We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, you could have the flexibility of work-from-home time as defined by the leadership team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
• Ability to organize data, multi-task and make decisions independently
• Above average communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to resolve complex issues
• An interest in developing product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs
• Ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting reports for federal and state agencies.
• Learn to use and understand insurance accounting principles.
• Assist in developing automated accounting systems from manual operations.
• Utilize computer stored data for problem solving.
• Provide management with reports that can be used in decision making.

Benefits

• Friendly work environment
• Structured training program
• Employee mentoring
• Competitive base salary
• Matched 401(k)
• Fully-funded pension plan
• Bonus programs
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

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