Accountant, Hybrid Remote in Lansing, MI

<strong>At Emergent Holdings, we&rsquo;re creating an innovative environment where our employees belong authentically, contribute meaningfully, and thrive intentionally &mdash; both personally and professionally.</strong>

Lansing, USA

Emergent Holdings

<p class="p1"><strong>Emergent Holdings is driven by a singular goal &mdash; improving the health and safety of our customers and our communities. How do we do that? We create innovative insurance products, technology solutions, and services to support our key stakeholders &mdash; individuals, employers, providers, and strategic partners &mdash; improving the health and safety of the people and places we serve.</strong></p> https://emergentholdingsinc.com/

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Non-Manager

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Overview: <br /> <p><strong>Position located in Lansing, MI&nbsp; Hybrid Remote.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Responsible for&nbsp;regulatory filings, tax returns, special reports and analysis for multiple entities in multiple states. Prepares complex journal entries. Reconciles complex general ledger accounts by comparing balances to supporting detail, analyzing differences and proposing correcting entries when necessary. Routinely coordinates and communicates with Executives of the Company, staff at the Parent, state regulators, and third-party business partners. This position also supports budget and forecast development, variance analysis and&nbsp;taxation issues&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS:</strong></p> <p>Work is performed in an office/remote setting with no unusual hazards. Travel may be required.</p>
Responsibilities: <br /> <ul> <li>Prepares quarterly and annual regulatory statements and filings in all states for all entities.</li> <li>Prepares tax and assessment work papers and returns while providing other taxation support for all entities at the federal level and in all 50 states.</li> <li>Prepares complex month-end journal entries, analyzes account activity, reconciles general ledger accounts, and proposes correcting entries when necessary.</li> <li>Performs financial analysis and prepares special reports upon request.</li> <li>Participates in both external and internal audits of financial, tax, and regulatory financial reports and filings providing detailed schedules and support as requested.</li> <li>Routinely coordinate and communicate with Executives of the Company, accounting, and other staff at the Parent, various state regulators, and third-party business partners.</li> <li>Supports system installations, conversions and upgrades, including report design, development and testing.</li> <li>Maintains confidentiality of information processed.</li> <li>Works with minimum supervision.</li> </ul> <br /> <p>This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.</p>
Requirements: <br /> <p><strong>EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br /></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in accounting or finance is required.</li> </ul> <p><strong><br />EXPERIENCE:</strong>&nbsp;<br /><br /></p> <ul> <li>Three years of relevant accounting experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.</li> <li>Insurance industry experience also preferred.</li> <li>Experience with multi-entity accounting is also preferred.<br /><br /><br /></li> </ul> <p><strong>SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of, and the ability to accurately apply statutory and generally accepted accounting principles and practices.</li> <li>Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports and statements.</li> <li>Advanced knowledge of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other desktop software.</li> <li>Knowledge of financial systems, process flows, and internal controls.</li> <li>Knowledge of multi-entity accounting and reporting</li> <li>Ability to establish workflows</li> <li>Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize work and forecast resources necessary to meet business objectives.</li> <li>Ability to perform intermediate mathematical computations.</li> <li>Ability to perform other assignments at locations outside the office.</li> <li>Ability to enter alpha/numeric data accurately.</li> <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to solve problems independently</li> <li>Ability to identify addresses or make recommendations regarding problems or improvement opportunities.</li> <li>Ability to make competent, independent decisions.</li> <li>Ability to work with minimum supervision.</li> <li>Continuous learning, as defined by the Company&rsquo;s learning philosophy, is required. Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.</li> </ul> <br /><br /><br /> <p>The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum education, experience, skills, knowledge and ability levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is valued and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.</p>