Accountant II opportunity on our Finance Team...

We have a new opening for an Accountant II on our Finance team. While not an entry level position, this is a great opportunity for someone with the right background to join one of our teams that doesn't have a lot of openings. I met with Kathy who heads up this group to find out what she is looking for. As you might guess from the title - Accountant II - this position generally handles more difficult & complex areas of accounting including:

-The review and approval of specific journal entries and specific reconciliations
-Researching applicable accounting guidance
-Assisting with significant Finance special projects, such as system conversions
-Coordinating, processing, reconciling, and implementing transactions
-Compiling and preparing monthly reports for management
-Preparing specific sections of NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) quarterly and annual statements and preparing related footnotes
-Reconciling balances between general ledger and back-up reports on a monthly basis
-Various general ledger reconciliations and accounting
-Preparing regular monthly journal entries
-Analysis of specific areas of accounting
-Balance sheet reconciliations requiring independent judgment

Kathy also shared with me that the primary responsibilities for this position will be:

Investment accounting and reporting
Premium receivable and bad debt
Fixed Assets
Internal Structured Settlement accounting
Backup duties for our Internal Structured Settlement program

The ideal candidate for the Accountant II position will have a strong background in company or public accounting and be someone who can analyze or build a process as opposed to simply following a procedure. As you might expect, a Bachelors Degree in Accounting (or equivalent professional experience) is required. To be considered for this level of position candidates will bring a minimum of 3-6 years related accounting experience. Insurance experience and a CPA is also a plus. To be considered for this opportunity please submit an application via our company website at www.pinnacol.com/careers.