At Globe Life, we are committed to empowering our employees with the support and opportunities they need to succeed at every stage of their career. We take pride in fostering a caring and innovative culture that enables us to collectively grow and overcome challenges in a connected, collaborative, and mutually respectful environment that calls us to help Make Tomorrow Better.
Role Overview:
Could you be our next General Accounting Specialist? Globe Life is looking for a General Accounting Specialist to join the team!
In this role, you will be responsible for managing daily deposit operations, account reconciliations, Workday ERP system data entry, and general ledger support activities across multiple companies while ensuring compliance with SOX requirements.
This is an on-site position located in McKinney, Texas.
What You Will Do:
- Prepare, balance, and process deposits for various companies using remote deposit online service platforms.
- Oversee refund deposits and ensure accurate processing.
- Enter all deposits and adjustments into the ERP system with precision and timeliness.
- Key miscellaneous payments directly into Workday, ensuring proper coding, documentation, and data accuracy prior to submission.
- Index departmental ledger entries into OnBase document management system.
- Assist with maintaining supplier information in the vendor management system while ensuring data integrity and accuracy across all systems.
- Provide assistance to the General Ledger Manager with various daily tasks, special projects, and cross-functional team collaboration.
What You Can Bring:
- High school Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred.
- 0–2 years of general accounting or bookkeeping experience; entry-level candidates with a strong academic background in accounting will be considered.
- Relevant accounting certifications or coursework demonstrating proficiency in accounting principles.
- Basic understanding of account reconciliations, general ledger functions, and double-entry bookkeeping.
- Exposure to ERP systems preferred; experience with cash handling, deposit processing, or Workday is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate cross-departmentally.
- Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, problem-solving abilities, and eagerness to learn and grow.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, sorting, filtering) and strong keyboarding skills; willingness to learn Workday ERP and other accounting software.
Applicable To All Employees of Globe Life Family of Companies:
Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift.
Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.
How Globe Life Will Support You:
Looking to continue your career in an environment that values your contribution and invests in your growth? We've curated a benefits package that helps to ensure that you don’t just work, but thrive at Globe Life:
Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because your well-being is fundamental to your performance.
Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.
Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
Parental leave to help our employees welcome their new additions.
Subsidized all-in-one subscriptions to support your fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep goals.
Company-paid counseling for assistance with mental health, stress management, and work-life balance.
Continued education reimbursement eligibility and company-paid FLMI and ICA courses to grow your career.
Discounted Texas Rangers tickets for a proud visit to Globe Life Field.
Opportunity awaits! Invest in your professional legacy, realize your path, and see the direct impact you can make in a workplace that celebrates and harnesses your unique talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. At Globe Life, your voice matters.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
- 0-2 years of general accounting or bookkeeping experience
- Strong academic background in accounting for entry-level candidates
- Relevant accounting certifications or coursework demonstrating proficiency in accounting principles
- Basic understanding of account reconciliations, general ledger functions, and double-entry bookkeeping
- Exposure to ERP systems
- Experience with cash handling, deposit processing, or Workday
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Effective communication skills and ability to work independently and cross-functionally
- Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, problem-solving abilities, and eagerness to learn
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, sorting, and filtering
- Strong keyboarding skills
- Reliable and predictable attendance
- Ability to work full time and/or part time according to position specifications
Globe Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) plus a qualified defined‑benefit pension plan for eligible employees are described in filings as covering substantially all employees and continuing to be funded. For benefits‑eligible corporate roles, this rare combination enhances long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short/long‑term disability are listed among the standard offerings. Feedback suggests the overall package is solid for corporate/W‑2 employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, and paid leaves (100% maternity up to 6 weeks; 100% parental up to 4 weeks) are highlighted. Eligibility is noted as “where applicable,” but covered employees gain meaningful time‑off support.
Globe Life Insights
What We Do
Globe Life is a national insurance company that helps protect the financial futures of working families. Serving millions of policyholders, Globe Life provides life and supplemental health insurance products designed to help customers prepare for the unexpected and protect what matters most. For more than a century, Globe Life has built its business around providing financial protection and delivering on its commitments to customers. Today, people across the organization bring together expertise in areas including insurance operations, customer care, technology, actuarial, finance, and other professional functions to serve policyholders and support the business. Globe Life reaches customers through multiple distribution channels, including independent insurance agents affiliated with its agency divisions. Across the organization, the work is connected by a common purpose: helping provide families with financial protection and support when they need it most.
Why Work With Us
Globe Life combines long-term stability with opportunities to build a meaningful career. Employees can grow through professional development, internal mobility, mentoring, and leadership programs, with benefits that support their future, including a company-matched 401(k) and pension plan for eligible employees.
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Work arrangements at Globe Life vary by role — onsite, remote, or hybrid (home Mon/Fri, office Tue–Thu). Every setup is matched to the job and team. Regardless of location, professionalism, collaboration, and accountability are always expected.
