Midwest Employers Casualty (MEC) is a member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, a fortune 500 company, rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, based in Chesterfield, MO. We improve the quality of life for employees severely injured on the job and help companies understand and mitigate their risk for workers’ compensation injuries. MEC has a friendly, results-focused work environment. We seek employees who take initiative, are quick to adapt, are dependable, and like working as part of a team.
Company URL: https://www.mecasualty.com/
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
ResponsibilitiesJoin our Finance Team and support the mission of the Finance Department, MEC, and WR Berkley. As an Accountant, you will be responsible for the month-end close process for specific products offered by MEC. Your key responsibilities will include preparing monthly and quarterly STAT and GAAP financial and management reports, serving as the point person for finance-related communications for assigned products, managing Accounts Receivable and Escrow Account functions, and providing Accounts Payable support. In addition to these core duties, you will have the opportunity to engage in various projects and tasks within the department and the company. This position is located in our corporate office in Chesterfield, MO, with minimal required travel, and reports to the Accounting Supervisor. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to contribute to a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply.
Key functions include but are not limited to:
Month end closing entries for insurance products.Corresponding account analysis/reconciliations.Timely resolution of reconciling items.Accounts Receivable and Escrow Account Management – review, identify, post, and code inbound cash.Support all treasury and accounts payable related functions, including management of positive pay and system reconciliations.Cross train and serve as back-up for others on the Financial Accounting team as needed.Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary to assure the overall success of the Finance Team. Qualifications B.S. in Accounting, Finance or similar.Minimum 1-3 years of accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.Must be knowledgeable in: PeopleSoft GL, Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills, Hyperion/Smartview, FRS.Interact and collaborate with employees at all levels from across the organization.Ability to recommend, present and implement change.Be main point person with multiple TPAs and work to resolve any reconciling issues.Be a problem solver, with high attention to detail .Be willing to take ownership.Team-oriented, approachable, welcome feedback, self-motivating and enthusiastic. Additional Company Details We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Sponsorship Details Sponsorship not Offered for this Role Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.