Accountant II

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Springfield, IL
Junior
Insurance
The Role
As an Accountant II, you will prepare general ledger entries, perform daily balancing of financial data, investigate out of balances, prepare reconciliations, and assist with financial statement filings. You'll work with internal partners to resolve reconciling items and support departmental responsibilities as needed.
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This position is hybrid out of the Springfield, IL office. It is not a remote position.

As an Accountant II you will be responsible for performing accounting control related functions as well as financial reporting related activities.

  • Prepare general ledger entries
  • Monitor/perform daily balancing of financial data between source systems
  • Investigate and resolve routine daily out of balances
  • Prepare monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts utilizing reconciliation software
  • Work with internal business partner to investigate and clear reconciling items on a timely basis
  • Prepare and analyze financial statement filings at month, quarter, and/or year end
  • Assist in analyzing and testing data in conjunction with division projects
  • Performs back-up functions and supports department responsibilities as required

Job Requirements:

  • 4 year degree in Accounting or Finance 
  • Certifications are a plus
  • 0-3 years experience in Accounting
  • Understanding of reconciliation concepts and applications
  • Experience in Excel
  • Analytical thinking
  • Strong verbal and communication skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail (thorough and accurate)
  • Good communicator
  • Organized
  • Ability to work efficiently and productively (using time wisely)
  • Detail oriented

Pay Range:

$50,100.00 - $78,800.00 

Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.

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Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow.  And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth:  We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.

We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs.  We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them.  This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

For applicants that are California residents, please review our California Consumer Privacy Notice

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Top Skills

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The Company
HQ: Springfield, IL
1,189 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1945

What We Do

Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two educators in Springfield, Ill., who believed teachers deserved affordable auto insurance. Originally called the Illinois Education Association Mutual Insurance Company, our name was changed to honor the father of the American public education system, Horace Mann. We are proud to share his name.

At Horace Mann, the hard work, commitment and dedication of our employees are the foundation of our success. And today we are the largest, national multiline insurance company dedicated to serving America’s educators and their families.

Our purpose is to provide lifelong financial well-being for educators and their families through personalized service, advice, and a full range of tailored insurance and financial products. Through our professional agents and their staff, we offer insurance and financial products to the educational community across the United States.

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