Job DescriptionAccountant ISummaryThis position is responsible to monitor, research, and balance by supporting the preparation of financial reporting and statements for collecting and preparing lower level journal entries and account reconciliations. Includes being responsible for reviewing, approving and routing different miscellaneous transactions requests and on accounts like claims, premiums, administrative expenses and gain/loss. Also, help supports audits by gathering and explaining lower levels requested examples, procedures, and supporting information for audit MAR control quarterly testing. Ensures areas of responsibility is operating with appropriate financial controls. Evaluating data for reasonableness and researching questions or troubleshooting errors that may involve several systems at lower level complexity. In addition, responsible for performing the department systems lower level testing activities and implementation.JOB REQUIREMENTS:College degree in accounting, college degree in business with significant accounting coursework, or 3 years accounting experience.MS Office including Word and Excel.Keen analytical skills and very detail-oriented.Clear, concise communication with good grammar, appropriate word choice.PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:College degree in accounting.Understanding generally accepted accounting principles and statutory accounting.Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close processExperience with the client financial reporting systems, including month end close tracking software such as Cadency, Oracle Cloud ERP and query tools like Smartview.Knowledge of the client products and terminology.Notes:Minimum 3 days in office, otherwise WFHContract to HireOnsite/Hybrid in ChicagoVIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
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