Finance Assistant

State Farm•Bloomington, IL

2d•$42,000 - $47,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good! We are seeking an entry-level Finance Assistant to join our Financial Operations department as part of the Resource Team. The Financial Shared Services Resource Team acts as a trusted partner, providing a broad range of financial services across the organization. In this role, you will collaborate with analyst owners to complete daily, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc tasks, supporting various financial operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities may span multiple business areas supported by the Resource Team, providing a diverse and dynamic work environment. There are two openings available: one focused on Investment Accounting and the other on Life Tax. While each position primarily centers on its respective area, assignments may also extend across other functions supported by the Resource Team. Our business partners represent diverse areas within Financial Operations and the broader enterprise, including: Tax and Compliance Life Policyholder Tax Investment Accounting Ledger Analysis and Closing Production and Statistical Reporting Financial Statements and Regulatory Reporting Planning and Analysis Property & Casualty (P&C) Analytics Hours and Availability: Standard working hours begin at either 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM and end at 3:15 PM or 4:15 PM, depending on business needs. Overtime may be required during peak periods. Hybrid Work Location: Bloomington, IL-Corporate Hybrid Work arrangement: A "Hybrid" position means selected candidates will be assigned to a facility and will spend some time working both in the office and from their home. Work arrangements could change over time based on business need. In-office attendance may be required a minimum of 2-3 days per week, though can vary based on role Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity

Requirements

Ability to execute time-sensitive tasks daily while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a team environment, always ensuring remarkable interactions
Ability to quickly learn new applications and processes
Proficient with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Accounting knowledge or experience
Strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Customer service
SAS
Control D
Account reconciliation experience
Life systems
PFI

Responsibilities

collaborate with analyst owners to complete daily, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc tasks
supporting various financial operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency
assignments may also extend across other functions supported by the Resource Team

Benefits

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!
Potential starting salary range: $42,000 - $47,000
Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
Potential yearly incentive pay up to 6% of base salary
Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.