Overview
An American financial services mutual organization based in Milwaukee is seeking a contract Accountant to support their business needs. This role is 100% remote.
The organization 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. Their products include life insurance, permanent life insurance, disability income, long-term care insurance, annuities, investments, and investment advisory products and services.
Responsibilities
- Perform transactional accounting for field offices, including accounts payable and commission processing
- Process vouchers and journal entries within accounting systems
- Support monthly close activities, including reconciliations and reporting
- Assist with payroll and 1099 processing
- Maintain relationships with assigned field offices and provide accounting support
- Support the training of new contractors on accounting processes
- Manage office-specific accounting projects and requests
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions and reporting
- Communicate regularly with field offices to address inquiries and provide updates
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, including journal entries (debits and credits)
- Experience with transactional accounting processes such as accounts payable and reconciliations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data manipulation and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook for communication and scheduling
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a dynamic environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with professional grammar
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with commission processing
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary range with most candidates hired at the median based on experience and qualifications
- Contractor benefits available through a third-party Employer of Record after a waiting period for eligible engagements, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k
Location
- This is a 100% remote contract position
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.