Accounting Specialist at Compeer Financial

Mankato, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

73900.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Finance, Communication, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Interpersonal Skills, Technical Support, General Ledger, Spreadsheet Creation, Data Analysis, Adaptability, Innovation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Empowered to live. Inspired to work. Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally. How we support you: Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match) Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off Learning and development programs Mentorship programs Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.) Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more! Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs. To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com/careers. Where you will work: This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is open to any Compeer office location in Mankato, MN, Bloomington, IL, and Prairie du Sac, WI. The contributions you will make: This position is responsible for completing, preparing, balancing and reconciling general ledger accounts and journal entries impacted by client transactions. A typical day: Completes daily accounting reconciliations/general ledger balancing in relation to loan accounting transactions. Processes and analyzes organizational fees. Creates and reviews accounting system entries using the appropriate general ledger accounts, procedures and accounting principles, for routine and moderately complex transactions. Reviews and reconciles general ledger accounts to ensure monthly balances. Provides technical support to team members and/or vendors regarding issues with general ledger, client transactions, subsidiary accounts and financial systems in accordance with department and company policies and procedures. Resolves issues in a timely manner. Responds to and resolves routine and moderately complex issues and situations. Receives guidance from more experienced financial operations team members on more complex problems and issues. Monitors team inbox and answers questions via email or phone. Assists in other general accounting functions and department mailings as needed. Uses available information on accounting systems and may create processes and/or distribute various department and management reports used in ongoing decision-making. Assists in identifying the trends and/or interpreting report information. Creates various spreadsheets for data inputs, allocations, accruals, and calculations that impact the financial statements. The skills and experience we prefer you have: Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. Minimum of 2 years related work experience, preferably in the financial services industry. Solid knowledge of basic accounting and/or finance principles. Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization. Skill in developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships. Strong problem solving, decision making and organizational skills. Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications and other related accounting and/or report writing software applications. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail. Strong degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Capability to assist with department initiatives and lean into innovation. Flexible and adaptable to changing situations. Ability to remain objective in balancing business needs and risk. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other teams to achieve goals and represent the business. Valid driver’s license. #IND200 How we will take care of you: Our job titles may span more than one career level (associate, senior, principal, etc.). The actual title and base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for variable compensation and other benefits. Base Pay $52,100—$73,900 USD Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Click here to view federal employment laws applicable for applicants.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for completing, preparing, balancing, and reconciling general ledger accounts and journal entries impacted by client transactions. Daily tasks include accounting reconciliations, processing organizational fees, and providing technical support regarding financial systems.