Financial Accountant

Job DetailsJob Location: GUARANTEE TRUST LIFE - Glenview, IL 60025Position Type: Full TimeGuarantee Trust Life Insurance Company (GTL) is currently seeking a Financial Accountant to join our team! Since 1936, GTL has offered cutting-edge insurance solutions and personalized service for our policyholders and distributors, while supporting personal growth and civic involvement from our employees. We’re seeking candidates who are looking for meaningful work, who want to invest in their growth, and contribute to a company built on timeless virtues and best business practices. This position is required to work on-site in our Chicagoland (Glenview, IL) office most days. Everyone receives 3 flexible remote days per month. And, we offer half-day Fridays – every Friday! This is an exciting time to join the Financial Accounting department at GTL as a Financial Accountant! You will find challenge and reward in a culture of collaboration and innovation. Our team members work closely together and interact with other departments, while having a direct impact on the success of the company. We’ll give you the tools you need to bring your vision for success to life. We’re empowering our employees to create better ways of working through teamwork, collaboration, and technology.   Key Responsibilities: Third Party Administrator (TPA) accounting – responsible for the direct and reinsurance accounting and reporting for multiple TPA’s across several lines of business. Treaty/contract review - ensure all accounting and regulatory items are correctly implemented and followed with various reinsurance treaties. Mortgage Investment Accounting – record entries, prepare financial reports, and settle activity for all mortgage investments. Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and process improvements, including system enhancements and automation. Record journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts. Perform financial statement analysis as part of the monthly close.  Preparation and analysis of schedules for Annual/Quarterly Statements and audits. Partner and collaborate with other departments (IT, Actuarial, Legal). Special projects as assigned. QualificationsEducation and Skills: Bachelor’s degree required, Accounting or Finance major preferred. 2-3 years of insurance accounting experience. Strong Microsoft skills – Word, Excel, Access. Experience with ERP systems for accounting – PeopleSoft experience a plus.   The pay range for this role is $53,000 - $80,000. The pay range provided is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects potential pay for the job grade for this role at the time of this posting. Compensation will depend on several factors such as specific competencies, relevant education and experience, qualifications, and industry certifications. Compensation ranges are subject to change and may be higher or lower than the range described above.   Provided eligibility requirements are met employees will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical Health Savings Account (including employer contribution) Dental Vision Basic Life Insurance (full premium paid by employer) Voluntary Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Paid Holidays Paid time off including vacation, personal days, and sick time The amount of time off varies based on tenure and hours worked 401(k) and Profit-Sharing retirement plan The company matches contributions up to 2% provided the employee contributes a minimum of 3% The company may make a discretionary contribution to the Profit-Sharing plan   We invite you to learn more about Guarantee Trust Life by visiting our website: www.gtlic.com Stay connected with GTL News Via: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn: https://twitter.com/GTLNews http://www.linkedin.com/company/guarantee­trust­life­insurance https://www.facebook.com/ EOE m/f/d/v