Business Unit Accountant III

Trustmark; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision

Life insurance

FSA and HSA

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Back-up Care for Children

Adults and Elders

Wellness program

Job summary

Trustmark is seeking a skilled accounting professional to serve as the liaison between a business unit and Corporate Finance for all accounting activities. This role covers ICFR documentation and testing, account reconciliations, journal vouchers, and Workday support, delivering SME guidance on projects where accounting is key.

You will collaborate with operations and finance, complete quarterly variance analyses, and assist with banking tasks such as wire transfers and NSFs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 4–6 years of related experience in an operational accounting role.
• Account reconciliation experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong Communication skills (verbal and written).
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of Workday.
• Aptitude to learn business ops systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting guidance to operations and assist with journal vouchers; act as Workday SME.
• Complete account reconciliations and assist staff with out-of-balance accounts.
• Coordinate banking activities with Operations and Corporate Finance.
• Perform quarterly variance analysis and support stop loss accounting and projects.

Skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

CPA preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

Trustmark’s mission is to improve wellbeing – for everyone. It is a mission grounded in a belief in equality and born from our caring culture. It is a culture we can only realize by building trust. Trust established by ensuring associates feel respected, valued and heard. At Trustmark, you’ll work collaboratively to transform lives and help people, communities and businesses thrive. Flourish in a culture of diversity and inclusion where appreciation, mutual respect and trust are constants, not just for our customers but for ourselves. At Trustmark, we have a commitment to welcoming people, no matter their background, identity or experience, to a workplace where they feel safe being their whole, authentic selves. A workplace made up of diverse, empowered individuals that allows ideas to thrive and enables us to bring the best to our colleagues, clients and communities.

About the role

Responsible for being the liaison between a business unit and Corporate Finance for all accounting-related activities. This includes, but are not limited to, ICFR documentation and testing, account reconciliations, journal vouchers, and Workday assistance. Provides SME assistance on projects where accounting is a key component.

Key Accountabilities

• Accounting Support Provides accounting guidance to operations team to ensure accounting rules are followed and that the reported financials are accurate. Acts as the Workday SME and assists with journal vouchers and other Workday related items to ensure accuracy. Completes account reconciliations and assists staff members to clear out-of-balance accounts and ensures an understanding of the reconciliation process. Partners with business unit Operations and Corporate Finance on banking related activities such as wire transfers, ACH and NSFs. Resolves issues with Treasury when cash is out of balance. Completes quarterly variance analysis. Depending on business unit, may manage stop loss accounting process. Serves as a SME and provides support on various accounting-related projects.


• System Improvement and Efficiency Understands administrative systems, including data flows and financial processes, and recommends improvements. Identifies efficiencies and automations that could reduce costs within the accounting functions. Collaborates with the business to ensure efficient processes and explore automation opportunities.


• ICFR Controls Understands control items related to accounting and reviews test results quarterly to ensure processes are being followed. Collaborates with business unit Finance to assess the need for new controls or modifications to existing ones.


• Training and Support Assists, provides solutions, and trains business unit employees on finance-related tasks, including setting up new vendors, submitting invoices, and creating journals.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience, and 4 – 6 years of related experience.


• Prior experience in an operational accounting role.


• Account reconciliation experience.


• Strong problem-solving skills.


• Strong Excel skills.


• Strong Communication skills (both verbal and written).


• Preferred: CPA.


• Knowledge of Workday.


• Aptitude to learn business ops systems.

The compensation range for this role is (based on the corporate location in Lake Forest, Illinois): $71,520.40 - $103,307.70 per year The final salary offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors.

This position may also be eligible for bonus.

We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive salary within the market.

Brand: Trustmark

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision


• life insurance


• FSA and HSA


• 401(k) plan


• Employee Assistant Program


• Back-up Care for Children


• Adults and Elders


• many health and wellness initiatives


• We also offer a Wellness program that enables employees to participate in health initiatives to reduce their insurance premiums.

Trustmark is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Join a passionate and purpose-driven team of colleagues who contribute to Trustmark’s mission of helping people increase wellbeing through better health and greater financial security.

At Trustmark, you’ll work collaboratively to transform lives and help people, communities and businesses thrive.

Flourish in a culture where appreciation, mutual respect and trust are constants, not just for our customers but for ourselves.

When you join Trustmark, you become part of an organization that makes a positive difference in people’s lives.

You will play a vital role in delivering on our mission of helping people increase wellbeing through better health and greater financial security.

Our customers tell us they simply appreciate the personal attention and knowledgeable service. Others tell us we’ve changed their lives.

At Trustmark, you’ll be part of a close-knit team. You’ll enjoy abundant opportunities to grow your career. That’s why so many of our associates stay at Trustmark and thrive.

Trustmark benefits from more than 100 years of experience but pairs that rich history with a palpable sense of optimism, growth and excitement for what’s ahead – and beyond. This is a place where associates bring their whole selves to work each day. A place where you can be yourself. Whatever your beyond is, you can achieve it at Trustmark.