Associate Accountant

Job Description

Corporate Tax Accountant | Auto-Owners Insurance

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at Auto-Owners Insurance, primarily based in Lansing, MI, with a merit-based work-from-home program available after initial in-person training. Auto-Owners Insurance is a top-rated carrier where a group of caring associates works together to create financial security, helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs. This Corporate Tax Accountant position is challenging and rewarding, offering a motivated individual the opportunity to contribute directly to the company’s long-standing tradition of success by ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting strategic decisions across federal and state agencies.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Lansing, MI

• Mission: This role is responsible for supporting federal and state agency reporting, developing accounting systems, and providing critical data-driven insights to management.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reporting: Prepare comprehensive accounting reports for submission to federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Learning: Develop a strong understanding and practical application of insurance accounting principles specific to the industry.
• Automation: Contribute to the evolution of accounting processes by assisting in the development and implementation of automated accounting systems from existing manual operations.
• Analysis: Utilize computer-stored data effectively for problem-solving and to address complex accounting scenarios.
• Decision Support: Furnish management with accurate and timely reports that serve as a foundation for informed decision-making.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or demonstrate equivalent professional experience that provides a strong foundation in these disciplines. This is an early career position, suitable for individuals seeking to grow within corporate tax and accounting, offering a structured training program and employee mentoring.
• Experience: This Associate Accountant role does not specify a minimum number of years of experience, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals to develop their professional expertise within a supportive environment. The company values growth and provides programs to foster product knowledge.
• Skills: The successful candidate will exhibit the ability to organize data efficiently and systematically, manage multiple tasks concurrently, and make sound decisions independently. Above-average communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for effective collaboration and reporting in this role, alongside a proven capability to analyze and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Bonus: An active interest in developing comprehensive product knowledge through participation in approved educational programs will be highly regarded, indicating a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.