Financial Accountant I

Date: Dec 11, 2023 Location: Fort Collins, CO, US, 80526 Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84105 TX, US, 78006 West Linn, OR, US, 97068 Phoenix, AZ, US, 85001 Tucson, AZ, US, 85641 Dallas, TX, US, 75201 Colorado Springs, CO, US, 80901 El Paso, TX, US, 79900 Keller, TX, US, 76248 Spokane, WA, US, 99201 Houston, TX, US, 77002 Yakima, WA, US, 98901 Denver, CO, US, 80123 Las Vegas, NV, US, 89107 Company: Wawanesa Insurance Job ID: 7367 We’re proud to give our employees the flexibility to choose how and where they want to work.
In this role, you will decide whether your preference is to work from home (remote), work from the office or a hybrid of time spent at both.
You may live and work in any state where Wawanesa currently operates in the U.
S.
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $4 billion in annual revenue and assets of $12 billion.
Wawanesa Mutual, with executive offices in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa General, which offers property and casualty insurance in California and Oregon; Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada; and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada.
Wawanesa proudly serves more than two million members in Canada and the United States.
Wawanesa actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities where it operates, donating well above internationally recognized benchmarks for excellence in corporate philanthropy.
Learn more at wawanesa.
com.
We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
Job Overview Working under general supervision, the Financial Accountant I supports Wawanesa’s operations by ensuring thetimely and accurate processing of, and communications regarding specified accounting functions.
Compensation: Depends on experience and varies by location.
Colorado Compensation: The pay range for this position is $23.
87 - $37.
60 per hour, depending on experience.
This position is considered non-exempt for purposes of wage-hour law, which means you are eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek or more than 12 hours in a workday.
Nevada Compensation: The pay range for this position is $25.
06 - $37.
60 per hour, depending on experience.
This position is considered non-exempt for purposes of wage-hour law, which means you are eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek.
Washington Compensation: The pay range for this position is $23.
87 - $35.
81 per hour, depending on experience.
This position is considered non-exempt for purposes of wage-hour law, which means you are eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek.
Job Responsibilities Monitor activity and initiate appropriate action in areas such as void and stop payments, bank exceptions,and claims payment activities.
Assist with general/sub ledger and bank account reconciliations.
Assist with workpaper preparation/roll forward/data input as requested.
Assist Home Office and/or Accounting Department project/IS support leaders as needed.
Support software system implementations including but not limited to user acceptance testing.
Manage all required aspects of unclaimed property tracking and reporting.
Manage vendor information and changes.
Manage levies, inclusive of noting and monitoring Federal, State, EDD, and BOE levies.
File required information to the IRS, inclusive of assisting vendors with forms and related questions.
Code and submit required accounts payable invoices pay files.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Bachelor of Arts/Science degree with a concentration in Accountancy, Finance and/or Economics ispreferred.
1-2 years of Accounting experience is required with experience within the Financial Services Industrypreferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email and web-based applications.
Experience working with claims processing with a strong understanding of claims systems preferred.
Ability to conduct limited data research, determine data appropriateness, identify issues, and acceptguidance on complex issues.
Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and at the right levelfor the audience.
Ability to identify when action is needed and request guidance as needed to develop an action plan.
Ability to work in a team environment and commit to team goals.
Ability to review work product carefully to ensure accuracy of data.
Position requires the ability to lift 1-10 lbs.
daily.
Position requires mobility throughout the branch buildings to meet internal customer demands.
Position requires moving storage boxes or picking up record keeping logs or binders as needed.
Experience with Claim Center would be considered an asset.
Benefits and Other Total Rewards Components Include: Medical, Dental and Vision Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Voluntary benefit plans – accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness Supplemental short and long-term disability benefits Life insurance Enhanced 401K plan Paid time off (PTO) accrued at 0.
0693 hours/per hour worked to a maximum annual accrual of 18 days (135 hours) You will be eligible for Wawanesa’s annual bonus plan, entitled “Goal Achievement Plan” (GAP), that rewards employees for driving Wawanesa’s success.
Tuition Assistance and much more If you have questions about compensation and benefits, please contact our Human Resources department at 858-874-5404 or email SD_human_resources@wawanesa.
com.
Wawanesa General Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.
Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation to assist in the application process.
You may request reasonable accommodations by calling the Human Resources department at 858-874-5404 or emailing Human Resources at sdloa@wawanesa.
com.
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