Accounting/Finance - Accountant I

Our Customer is an American financial services mutual organization based in Milwaukee, providing consultation on wealth and asset income protection, education planning, retirement planning, investment advisory services, financial planning trust and private client services, estate planning, and business planning. Its products include life insurance, permanent life insurance, disability income, and long-term care insurance; annuities; investments; and investment advisory products and services.

About the role

This is a 100% remote contract position to support ongoing business needs as an Accountant I.

Responsibilities

• Perform transactional accounting for field offices.
• Work in JD Edwards processing vouchers, entering journal entries, processing commissions, and period closing reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Involvement in payroll and 1099 processing.
• Training of new contractors.
• Maintain relationships with assigned offices.
• Handle office-specific accounting projects.

Requirements

• Commitment to the role for at least a year.
• Ability to perform journal entries (credits/debits).
• Understanding of accounting principles.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Excel: ability to maintain and manipulate worksheets accurately.
• Experience with email and calendaring.
• Formal accounting education.

Pay

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements). Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k