Summary
Were looking for a detail-driven Accountant I to join our Accounting team with a focus on projects and process this role youll combine traditional accounting responsibilities with opportunities to contribute to department-wide efficiency initiatives automation efforts and compliance support. Youll work closely with a Senior Accountant and a small dedicated team committed to delivering accurate financials while finding smarter ways to work.
Why Jewelers Mutual:
We are a financially secure exceptionally positioned and intellectually curious company driven by our core values of Agility Accountability and Relevancy! We continue to raise the tide of the jewelry industry weve served since 1913 through our innovative people our unyielding customer commitment and evolution of our products and services to be the most trusted advisor to all we serve.
With a generous benefits package office locations throughout the United States and a mantra of making your mark today consider evolving your career and shining bright with Jewelers Mutual Group!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
General Accounting & Project Support
- Support project accounting initiatives by compiling analyzing and reporting on financial data related to key projects.
- Partner with the team to improve monthly close and general ledger processes through automation and workflow enhancements.
- Participate in cross-functional project teams contributing your accounting expertise to business initiatives.
- Help develop and implement new accounting procedures tools and templates to streamline processes and improve reporting accuracy.
- Assist with system testing and validation for new accounting software features or process automation tools.
- Create and maintain process documentation workflows and training materials for accounting procedures and project-related activities.
- Prepare and review journal entries reconciliations and financial reports identifying opportunities to increase efficiency.
Compliance
- Monitor and respond to messages in compliance inboxes in a timely manner.
- Assist in researching financial compliance requirements for new entities or lines of business.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen compliance processes and recommend improvements.
- Help prepare and submit monthly quarterly and annual compliance filings.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Partner with the Senior Accountant to ensure accurate and timely project deliverables.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements automation and enhanced reporting.
- Support external audit and regulatory requests with accurate well-organized information.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Leadership Responsibilities
None
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree (B. A.) in Accounting.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting.
- 02 years of relevant experience (new graduates encouraged to apply).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word) with strong Excel skills.
- Experience with accounting or financial software a plus.
- Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic understanding or interest in process automation tools (e.g. Microsoft Power Automate) and eagerness to apply them in accounting workflows.
- Property/casualty insurance or jewelry industry experience a plus.
Certificates Licenses Registrations
None
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or touch objects or controls; and talk or hear.