Financial Reporting Accountant

Forrest T Jones & Company • Kansas City, MO

86d

About The Position

Forrest T. Jones & Company, Inc., and its affiliates (“FTJ”), provide insurance and insurance related services to clients, corporations, employers and individuals. These services include providing benefits through innovative life and health insurance plans, financial services, and customized insurance products for niche markets. The primary function of this position is the preparation of financial statements and state filings for multiple insurance and insurance related companies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years’ experience in Accounting is required.
• Knowledge of insurance accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for multiple companies.
• Prepare general ledger entries.
• File premium taxes and state filings with assigned states.
• Report and pay other taxes as assigned.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts as needed.
• Prepare annual audit report drafts for an insurance company.
• Prepare the NAIC Annual Statement and related schedules for an insurance company.
• Make quarterly and annual NAIC and state filings for an insurance company.
• Provide information to auditors as needed.
• Assist with various financial reporting projects as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, STD, LTD and life insurance.
• Voluntary dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees