Financial Accountant

Pekin Insurance Careers•Pekin, IL

8d•$54,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Looking for more than just a job? You’ve found it. At Pekin Insurance, you’re not a number—you’re part of something bigger. For over 100 years, we’ve built a community where people are valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Here, you’ll find a workplace where collaboration is real, ideas are welcome, and the work you do truly matters. We’re proud to help people through life’s toughest moments—and it’s our people who make that possible. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, take on meaningful challenges, and grow in ways that matter to you. This is your opportunity to belong, thrive, and make a difference—right here at Pekin Insurance. Position Overview The Financial Accountant is responsible for completing all accounting related transactions timely and accurately in adherence to the close schedule. These duties consistently require the exercise of discretion and independent judgment and require knowledge necessary to analyze, interpret, and assist in decision making. This area is responsible for both P&C and Life accounting operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Typically requires 1-3 years accounting experience
Basic ability to: communicate effectively in both oral and written form
define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusion
analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data
read, analyze, and interpret accounting and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
Basic skill in: situational analysis and judgment in making critical decisions
filing, bookkeeping, recording, and computational skills
Basic knowledge of: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Demonstrated knowledge of: Microsoft Office software
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Professional accounting or insurance designations preferred
Excel
Office Connect
Workday

Responsibilities

Assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual processing of operational accounting work.
Assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual processing of operational accounting work.
Promotes continuous process improvement within the accounting area
Reconciles bank statements and accounts monthly
Prepares journal entries and reconciles various accounts
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers
Assists with annual unclaimed property reporting
Assists with monthly processing of statistical data needed for financials
Performs other duties as assigned