Associate Accountant

Hastings Mutual is currently looking for an Associate Accountant to join its Financial Services team! This is a great opportunity for a junior-level Accounting professional to be involved in a variety of related tasks and processes related to our financial records and data.
Position Overview The Associate Accountant assists in the control and accuracy of the Company’s incoming and disbursed cash, assists Accountants in preparing, reviewing, analyzing, and maintaining financial data and records timely and accurately, follows statutory and management guidelines, and demonstrates leadership qualities.
Position Location & Work Format This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position, typically working Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.
m.
to 4:30 p.
m.
Employees must be able to work at our Hastings, MI corporate headquarters, in a hybrid capacity consisting of weekly in-office and remote (from home) based work.
Position Duties & Responsibilities Proficiently performs all tasks of the Accounts Payable positions.
Fills in for the Accounts Payable positions as needed and reviews duties for effectiveness, efficiency, and accuracy.
Assists the Accountants in preparing, reviewing, analyzing, and maintaining, timely and accurately, financial data in accordance with statutory accounting principles and management guidelines in the areas of premiums, investments, reinsurance, losses, expenses, and taxes.
Assists the Accountants in preparing and posting journal entries and verifying the accuracy of the ledger to source documents.
Assists in the collaboration and verification of financial information from internal and external sources.
Assists the Accountant in preparing and filing all necessary National Association of Insurance Companies (NAIC), state and federal reports to comply with laws and regulations.
Completes special projects as assigned by the Accountants or leadership.
Keeps historical accounting records organized, ensuring that all information is available on short notice and is meeting the established retention schedule.
Adheres to assigned diary deadlines and maintain assigned electronic documents.
Assists in the continuing effort to automate accounting functions to improve efficiency and profitability.
Creates and maintains written procedures for all assigned duties allowing for training of others and assistance during absence.
Actively participates in professional development, i.
e.
continuing education or self-improvement.
Other duties as assigned by leadership, either verbally or in writing.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications Associates degree in Accounting or related field is preferred.
Statutory insurance accounting experience is preferred.
Demonstrated mathematical aptitude and calculator skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated PC skills including proficient use of Microsoft Office products.
Our Commitment as an Employer We value the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Hastings Mutual is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and candidates in a work environment that does not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.
Decisions related to employment are based on business needs, position requirements, and individual characteristics without regard to appearance, nationality, origin, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, body, disability, veteran, family, marital status, or any legally protected class.
Hastings Mutual seeks to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled individuals in the hiring process in compliance with federal, state, and local law.
Candidates requiring accommodation to complete their job application or participate in the interviewing process are asked to notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist or contact us at 800-442-8277.
About Hastings Mutual Insurance Company From our humble roots in 1885 providing coverage for windstorm damage, Hastings Mutual has evolved into a leading regional property and casualty insurance carrier, offering innovative products for businesses, farm owners, and individuals.
We work with customers in six Midwestern states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin).
Hastings Mutual is known for its financial strength, high ethical standards, and culture of service and responsiveness.
The core of our ongoing success is our employees.
Whether at the corporate offices in Hastings, Michigan, or our remote team members throughout the Midwest, Hastings Mutual is made up of talented professionals across multiple divisions and functional areas.
Our commitment to our employees and work culture has been confirmed with our inclusion in the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in West Michigan” each year since 2011.
Hastings Mutual offers a friendly, family-like environment that values transparency and approachability.
We recognize the hard work of our employees with many benefits, including fully paid certification training, a cafeteria, and fitness center at our corporate offices, ongoing professional development opportunities, and financial stability backed by our “A” rating from A.
M.
Best.
We also have a long-term commitment to the communities in which we live and work, either through partnerships with local charitable organizations or through our own Hastings Mutual Charitable Foundation.
At Hastings Mutual, we’re always looking for professionals of all experience and education levels to help us continue our more than 130-year history of successful, stable growth.