Accountant

Our Customer is an American financial services mutual organization based in Milwaukee. The financial security company provides consultation on wealth and asset income protection, education planning, retirement planning, investment advisory services, financial planning trust and private client services, estate planning, and business planning. Its products include life insurance, permanent life insurance, disability income, and long-term care insurance; annuities; investments; and investment advisory products and services.

Our customer is looking for an Accountant on a contract basis to help support our Client's ongoing business needs. This role is 100% remote.

What you’ll do:

• Perform transactional accounting for field offices
• Work on processing vouchers, entering journal entries, processing commissions, and period closing reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Be involved in payroll, 1099 processing, training of new contractors, maintaining relationships with offices assigned, and office-specific accounting projects

Must Haves:

• Know how to do journal entries (credits/debits) and understand accounting principles
• Technology savvy and know how to work with:
  • Excel: Ability to maintain and manipulate a worksheet accurately
  • Outlook: Email and calendaring
• Professional communication and proper grammar
• Ability to organize and prioritize their task while working in a dynamic environment

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required

Hours & Location:

• M-F, 40 hours/week. This role will be 100% remote.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application.

Please Note: In order to create a safe, productive work environment, our client is requiring all contractors who plan to be onsite to be fully vaccinated according to the CDC guidelines. Prior to coming into our offices, contractors will be required to attest that they are fully vaccinated.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of the waiting period for eligible engagements)

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life (including spouse & child), 401k, STD/LTD, AD&D, and Commuter Benefits program.