Corporate Staff Accountant (FT) Job in Bloomington

Do you have a love of numbers? Do you want to work for a company that truly makes a difference in making people’s lives better? SFM is adding a Corporate Staff Accountant to their Finance Dept.

Join our dynamic finance team and play a vital role in ensuring the timely and accurate recording of financial activities for our organization and its subsidiaries as Corporate Staff Accountant.  This is a great way to join a top-notch company that believes your success is our success. The Corporate Staff Account will work out of the Corporate Headquarters located in Bloomington, MN. 

In this role, you will take charge of preparing subsidiary financial statements, reconciling billing receipts, and managing company bank accounts. You will actively contribute to the success of the finance team by ensuring prompt and precise recording of organizational and subsidiary corporate financial activities. 

Hybrid work is offered, but some office time is required, so applicants must live in MN.

Benefits include:

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA, FSA
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company match
• Company contributions to help pay off student loans
• Monthly home internet allowance
• Free life insurance, STD & LTD
• Opportunities for annual gainshare bonus 
• Pet insurance
• Generous PTO
• 9 paid holidays 
• Paid parental leave
• Annual company-wide volunteer day
• Discounts on gym memberships, fitness apps and weight loss programs
• Hybrid work

What You Will Be Doing:

• Enters data accurately into the general ledger for the Organization and various subsidiaries.
• Prepares monthly financial statements for the subsidiaries by the 13th working day of the month.
• Performs subsidiary billing and accounts receivable functions on a continual basis.
• Reconciles subsidiary deposit slips to billing receipts entered on a daily basis.
• Accurately and timely performs accounts payable function on a daily basis.
• Reconciles all bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Assists in preparing work papers for external auditors. Gather audit evidence and submit to internal and external auditors
• Works collaboratively with internal and external customers and resolves conflicts and maintains appropriate interactions with persons both within the organization and externally.
• Analyze financial statements to support expense control and accurate reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) when applicable, and follows the Statutory Accounting Principles when applicable.
• Streamline accounting processes to be more effective.
• Participates in various department projects on an as needed basis.
• Works with internal and external customers delivering excellent customer service during interactions which are done either by phone or email

What We'll Love About You 

• Bachelor’s degree  preferred; in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree an Associates’ degree and applicable experience is acceptable. 
• One or more years’ experience working in an accounting, banking, or finance related environment.
• Basic knowledge of insurance accounting practices preferred.
• Familiarity working with accounts payable functions preferred.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office software applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Strong math and accounting skills with analytical capabilities.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be highly motivated with a high degree of initiative. Ability to digest, understand and analyze information from a variety of sources.
• Sound independent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates positive teaming skills focused on team results.

Physical Requirements 

Work takes place in a semi paperless environment within an office setting, either on business premises or other remote location, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers, which requires being stationary for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and maintain concentration and focus. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and work with close vision. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Work is performed indoors with little to no exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions. Regular attendance is required.

About SFM:

SFM is unique in that we are small enough that your voice is heard but has all the benefits and perks of a larger employer. We value your opinion, help you reach your goals, and make it easy for you to maintain work-life balance. SFM is committed to creating the best work environment and believes that our exceptional and motivated employees are our greatest strength. SFM emphasizes work life balance, and our benefit package is designed to assist you in navigating your work-life journey.

Since 1983, our mission has been to be the workers’ compensation partner of choice for agents, employers and their workers. In that time, we have expanded to over 25,000 customers in the Midwest and grown our offerings to include vocational rehabilitation, loss prevention, medical services and more. SFM values our employees and believe that their success is our success.

SFM Mutual Insurance Company and each of its parent companies, subsidiaries and/or affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital, familial, or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected classification. 

SFM Companies, EEO/AA Employers. SFM is a participant of E-Verify