Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist role provides accounting support for Gleaner Life Insurance Society, handling general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and other key department responsibilities with minimal supervision.

• Process and verify invoices for accuracy, approvals, and coding to general ledger accounts
• Handle disbursement processing, journal entries to void checks and ACHs
• Process employee expense reimbursements and ensure adherence to company policies
• Manage accounts receivable, including cash receipt processing and depositing physical cash (e.g., dropbox & Pay Pal receipts)
• Perform treasury operations transactions, including daily deposit uploads to the bank and stop‑payment requests via online banking platforms
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly account monitoring, reconciliations of suspense accounts, and follow‑up with staff
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly internal reporting, such as premium statements

• Bank reconciliations
• Monthly general ledger account reconciliations and review, including suspense accounts, dividends, and petty cash
• Certificate reporting, including counts and in‑force amounts
• Review and reconcile the Death Claim register against general ledger accounts; conduct periodic audits to identify discrepancies and follow‑up on missing data

• Provide backup support to department staff as needed
• Assist with special Finance Department projects
• Document procedures for assigned areas of responsibility
• Assist with ad‑hoc duties as assigned

• Assist with annual statement preparation
• Maintain vendor records and related 1099 reporting
• Assist with independent interim and annual audits

• College degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of college and work experience
• Experience in accounts payable or general accounting
• Computer and internet skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Outlook)
• Strong working knowledge of Excel
• Understanding of online banking

• Vector
• SAGE accounting software
• Mirror Image
• Annual statement software
• Workfront
• Certify

• Attentive to detail and accuracy; able to quickly identify errors
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and self‑directed
• Able to multi‑task, prioritize, and execute tasks
• Commitment to confidentiality and integrity
• Organized and efficient
• Willingness to learn

• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English for communication with vendors, Society members, peers, and administrators

• 401(k) plan
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Salary: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour, depending on experience.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Accounting / Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Insurance