Associate Accountant

Job Description

Accountant – Accounting Operations & Close | Auto-Owners Insurance

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, offering a merit-based work-from-home program after initial in-person training in Lansing, MI. Auto-Owners is dedicated to creating financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs, fostering a challenging and rewarding environment for its caring associates. As an Associate Accountant, you will play a vital role in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making through meticulous reporting and the evolution of accounting systems. This position is ideal for a motivated individual eager to grow within a long-standing tradition of success and make a tangible impact on the company’s financial operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Lansing, MI
• Mission: This position is central to ensuring financial transparency and regulatory compliance for Auto-Owners Insurance by processing reports, supporting automated system development, and delivering critical data for strategic decisions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reporting: Prepare accounting reports required by federal and state agencies.
• Learning: Learn to use and understand insurance accounting principles relevant to the company’s operations.
• Development: Assist in developing automated accounting systems to transition from manual operations.
• Problem Solving: Utilize computer-stored data effectively for problem-solving tasks.
• Decision Support: Provide management with comprehensive reports that can be used in decision-making processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience, indicating foundational knowledge in financial principles. This Associate Accountant role is suited for early career professionals keen to specialize in insurance accounting, with the requirement of legal authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to organize data effectively, multi-task across various responsibilities, and make decisions independently.
• Skills: Above average communication skills (written and verbal), strong problem-solving capabilities to resolve complex issues, and proficiency in organizing data.
• Bonus: A keen interest in continuous professional development and expanding product knowledge through approved educational programs.