Accountant II

Position: Accountant II - Benefits
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES This accounting position is responsible for preparing journal entries and completing reconciliations relating to member and employer contributions, benefit payments, internal payroll, and healthcare items. This position works under the supervision of the Assistant Accounting Manager
- Benefits.

IDEAL CANDIDATE Our ideal candidate is a reliable professional with accounting experience. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who demonstrates strong analytical skills, validates the accuracy of their own work, communicates effectively, and takes ownership in their assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Individuals must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Verifies data and prepares journal entries to recognize member and employer contributions, benefit payments, and health insurance premiums

Creates 401(k)/457 contribution deposits in the pension system and posts entries to the general ledger

Prepares reconciliations between bank accounts and the general ledger

Processes voids, positive pay exceptions, and ARUsReconciles account balances to the general ledger and financial reports

Performs account analysis on member and benefit accounts

Audits transactions, identifies errors, researches, and reconciles discrepancies

Prepares year-end entries

Effectively communicates with appropriate staff to ensure that transactions are accurately set up and recorded

Maintains and creates procedures

Assists with tax reporting related to retirees, benefit recipients, and refunded accounts

Prepares requested information for internal and external auditors

Reports on the status of unresolved issues to management

Cross-trains within the department to provide backup

Participates in training and educational opportunities for ongoing professional development

Maintains regular and prompt attendance in the workplace

Performs other duties as assignedJOB QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required and 1-3 years of progressive accounting experience preferred

Knowledge and prior experience working with an accounting software package; experience with Workday preferred

Ability to process timely, accurate transactions and organize work assignments

Demonstrated attention to detail

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently research and resolve accounting discrepancies

Ability to validate the accuracy of work prior to review

Ability to recommend actions in resolving accounting issues

Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft applications, Including Teams Ability to accurately and efficiently process financial transactions and reconciliations involving large volumes of numerical dataWORKING CONDITIONSThe 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard office environment with frequent telephone communication, computer operation, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy and printer machine.

Occasional moving and positioning supplies in excess of 20 pounds

All employees are expected to present themselves in a professional manner in alignment with the financial services industry

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time Ability to operate standard PC equipment

Ability to manage frequent deadlines and tight schedulesHYBRID WORK OPTIONO

pportunity to work from home up to two days per week. Eligibility dependent upon factors detailed in PERA's Work from Home Policy.

Interested Candidates:

Complete the employment application online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please have copies of your resume, cover letter, and any college transcripts available to upload. Please review the following questions. You will be asked for a response to these as part of your application:

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