Staff Accountant

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Overland Park, KS
In-Office
Insurance
The Role

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Explore how you can contribute at AmeriLife.

For over 50 years, AmeriLife has been a leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement.

Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agents, marketers and carrier partners the support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

Job Summary

AmeriLife Benefits, a national leader in voluntary, executive & Medicare benefits, is seeking a Staff Accountant. Are you looking to join a nimble, industry-leading organization with a reputation for high-quality consulting and benefit services, along with strong earnings potential and a team-oriented structure to help you succeed? We could be your career solution.

Job Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with various accounting duties and special projects.  Accounting proficiency and Microsoft Excel is a must, as well as experience with reconciliations and other accounting related tasks.  Strong attention to detail, great organizational skills, and technical ability to work with software systems and general ledger programs also required.  

 General ledger accounting

 Third Party Administration accounting

 Balance sheet reconciliations

 Accounts payable and receivable clerk duties

 Bank account reconciliations

 Processing ACH and wire transfers 

 Data entry within Microsoft Excel

 Processing of Accounting details and commissions within internal Billing system 

 Other various reconciliation/analysis under the direction of the Executive Vice President, Operations

 Ad-Hoc special projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or finance.

 General ledger accounting experience.  

 Familiarity with a variety of insurance industry concepts, practices and procedures, preferred.

 Experience in Microsoft office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).  Advanced Excel knowledge is a necessity.

 Data reconciliation skills.

 Strong organizational skills.

 Attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under deadline pressure is essential.

 This is not a work from home position on a daily basis.

 Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

 Able to work in a fast-paced, team environment as well as independently.

 Strong interpersonal skills; effective oral and written communications both internally and externally.

 Flexibility and adaptability; energetic and self-driven.

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The Company
HQ: Clearwater, FL
1,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1971

What We Do

Based in Clearwater, Fla., AmeriLife is a national leader in developing, marketing and distributing annuity, life and health insurance solutions to protect the health and retirement needs of consumers.

For nearly 50 years, AmeriLife has partnered with the nation’s leading insurance carriers to provide value and quality to customers served through a national distribution network of over 150,000 insurance agents and advisors, nearly 30 marketing organizations, and 50 insurance agency locations.

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