Staff Accountant

Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.

Performs a primary or supporting role in the monthly close process. Completes operational procedures to administer the financial aspects of fully-insured and self-insured related products.

This position has the option to work at home; Seeking applicants who reside within a 50 mile radius of the Brooklyn office location.

Responsibilities

Staff Accountant I

• Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts ensuring the accuracy of reported balances. Researches any reconciling items and takes necessary action to correct these items.
• Prepares monthly general ledger journal entries that impact assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Staff Accountant II

• Analyzes general ledger account activity compared to prior period and/or forecast. Researches and explains variances.
• Reconciles complex general ledger accounts ensuring the accuracy of reported balances. Researches any reconciling items and takes necessary action to correct these items.
• Assists in preparing components of the corporate forecast and/or financial statements.
• Prepares monthly general ledger journal entries that impact assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Staff Accountant I

Education & Experience

• Bachelors' Degree with Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or related field preferred, but will consider collective experience, training, and education.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Beginning knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and ability to apply the appropriate accounting standards to the relevant job duties.
• Intermediate MS Office skills, including MS Access.

Staff Accountant II

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree with Accounting, Finance or Business Administration major.
• 1 year of progressive work experience as a staff accountant including experience with journal entries and account reconciliations.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Beginning knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and ability to apply the appropriate accounting standards to the relevant job duties.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Access.

Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

A Great Place to Work:

• We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
• Whether you are working remote or in the office, employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
• On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
• Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
• The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
• Business casual attire, including jeans.

Excellent Benefits and Compensation:

• Employee bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
• Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance - insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
• Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
• After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.

An Investment in You:

• Career development programs and classes.
• Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.

About Medical Mutual:

Medical Mutual's status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don't answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.

There's a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.

We're not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we're also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we're proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.