Job Description

We are seeking an Accountant to be part of the finance team. In this role, you will prepare journal entries and financial statements, assist with financial and quarterly/annual statements, premium tax returns and other regulatory filings as well as bank reconciliation matters. We will also teach you the ins and outs of Statutory Accounting principles. SFM believes in developing and growing people because your success is our success.

Working as an Accountant, at SFM you will be part of the Finance Team providing high quality financial services to the entire organization. You will prepare journal entries and financial statements,  assist with financial and quarterly/annual statement preparation, premium tax returns and other regulatory filings as well as bank reconciliation matters. You’ll collaborate closely with internal and external business partners supporting the accounting needs of the organization. 

As a team member in the Finance Department, you will be exposed to Statutory Accounting Principles and work with auditors. SFM is an employee centric organization; we believe that our employees are the reason why SFM is the leader in the field of Workers’ Compensation Insurers. 

Apply today and discover why SFM employees choose to grow their careers here. People with experience working with insurance accounting principles are encouraged to apply

Benefits include:

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA, FSA
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company match
• Company contributions to help pay off student loans
• Monthly home internet allowance
• Free life insurance, STD & LTD
• Opportunities for annual gainshare bonus 
• Pet insurance
• Generous PTO
• 9 paid holidays 
• Paid parental leave
• Annual company-wide volunteer day
• Discounts on gym memberships, fitness apps and weight loss programs
• Hybrid work

What You Will Be Doing:

• Prepares journal entries and financial statements in an accurate and timely manner. Reconciles general ledger balance sheet accounts to detail files.
• Assists in the preparing annual and quarterly statements, premium tax returns, and other regulatory filings as required and ensures that the records are completed correctly and best practices are adhered to.
• Prepares and reconciles monthly transaction report for Assigned Risk Plan.
• Performs subsidiary billing and accounts receivable functions.
• Collaborates with external auditors and compiles documents for the external auditors as requested. 
• Reconciles bank accounts for assigned entities.
• Assists in annual budget process and budget variance reports.
• Acts as a backup in the accounts payable function as needed. 
• Executes the control of reviewing tasks after completion by team members where assigned. Corrects or requests corrections of owner or system on identified variances.

Business Operations

• Applies Company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Partners with team members, policyholders, and agents to achieve individual and team goals and to best serve all customers.
• Provides a high level of customer service with internal and external customers and maintains appropriate interactions with all persons.
• Recommends improvements by taking a best practices approach based on evidence of impact and effectiveness.

What We'll Love About You  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance or equivalent experience required.
• Four plus years’ accounting experience in a finance department or auditing setting.
• Workers’ compensation and/or property casualty insurance knowledge/experience preferred.
• Basic familiarity with insurance accounting concepts desirable.
• Knowledge and skills in GAAP. 
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent math and accounting skills with analytical capabilities.
• Strong computer skills with experience working with financial spreadsheets and word processing applications, preferably MS Word and Excel, and exposure to regulatory software.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in order to interact in a team environment and to collaborate with a diverse group of customers.
• Ability to assimilate, understand and analyze information from a variety of sources.
• Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to apply discretion and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates positive teaming skills focused on team results.
• Must be able to be in office when needed.

Physical Requirements  

Regular attendance is required. Work takes place in a semi paperless environment within an office setting, either on business premises or other remote location, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers, which requires being stationary for extended periods of time. Will come into the office when asked to do so.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and maintain concentration and focus. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and work with close vision. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Work is performed indoors with little to no exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About SFM:

SFM is unique in that we are small enough that your voice is heard but has all the benefits and perks of a larger employer. We value your opinion, help you reach your goals, and make it easy for you to maintain work-life balance. SFM is committed to creating the best work environment and believes that our exceptional and motivated employees are our greatest strength. SFM emphasizes work life balance, and our benefit package is designed to assist you in navigating your work-life journey.

Since 1983, our mission has been to be the workers’ compensation partner of choice for agents, employers and their workers. In that time, we have expanded to over 25,000 customers in the Midwest and grown our offerings to include vocational rehabilitation, loss prevention, medical services and more. SFM values our employees and believe that their success is our success.

SFM Mutual Insurance Company and each of its parent companies, subsidiaries and/or affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital, familial, or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected classification.  

SFM Companies, EEO/AA Employers .  SFM is a participant of E-Verify

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