Accounting Specialist I

Federated Mutual Insurance Company; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Health insurance

Pension and 401(k)

Job summary

Federated Insurance is looking for an Accounting Specialist in Minnesota. The role involves processing payments, reconciling accounts, and resolving discrepancies with strong attention to detail and numerical aptitude.

The position offers a clear career path from Accounting Specialist I to IV, with opportunities for growth. Ideal candidates have a two-year degree in accounting or business, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires strong attention to detail and numerical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming payments and complete account reconciliations.
• Resolve issues and answer questions about accounting transactions for internal and external parties.
• Support growth through a defined career path from Accounting Specialist I to IV.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Typing/data entry

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook

Education

Two-year degree in Accounting or business related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who is Federated Insurance?

At Federated Insurance, we do life-changing work, focused on our clients’ success. For our employees, we provide tremendous opportunities for growth. Over 95% of them believe our company has an outstanding future. We make lives better, and we’re looking for employees who want to make a difference in others’ lives, all while enhancing their own.

Federated’s culture is grounded in our Four Cornerstones: Equity, Integrity, Teamwork, and Respect. We strive to create a work environment that embodies our core principles and values. We value and respect individual differences, and we leverage those differences to achieve better results and outcomes for our clients, employees, and communities. Our top priority in recruitment and development of our next generation is to ensure we align ourselves with truly exceptional people who share these values.

What Will You Do?

As an Accounting Specialist you will process incoming payments, complete account reconciliations, resolve issues, and answer questions about accounting transactions for internal and external parties. We are seeking individuals with a strong attention to detail and accuracy, numerical aptitude, an ability to effectively work through and solve discrepancies, and communicate effectively with others.

This role offers a career path, advancing from Accounting Specialist I up to Accounting Specialist IV, providing opportunities for growth and development.

The pay range for this position is $21.60 - $30.90 per hour.

Additional Qualifications Needed:

• A two-year degree inAccounting or business related field is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as, in a team environment
• Strong typing/data entry skills
• Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and Outlook

What We Offer

We offer a wide variety of ways to support you as a whole, both professionally and personally. Our commitment to your growth includes opportunities for internal mobility and career development paths, inspiring excellence in performance and ensuring your professional journey thrives. Additionally, we offer exceptional benefits to nurture your personal life. We understand the importance of health and financial security, offering encompassing competitive compensation, enticing bonus programs, cost-effective health insurance, and robust pension and 401(k) offerings. To encourage community engagement, we provide paid volunteer time and offer opportunities for gift matching. Discover more about Federated and our comprehensive benefits package: Federated Benefits You.

Employment Practices

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Federated will not sponsor candidates for employment visa status, such as an H1-B visa. Federated does not interview or hire students or recent graduates with J-1 or F-1 visas or similar temporary work authorization.

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