Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Job Number: 230593 Primary Location: US-IL-Bloomington Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB), parent company to COUNTRY Financial, is looking for a Staff Accountant.
In this role you’ll have exposure to diverse accounting opportunities in tax, attestation, general accounting, and regulatory reporting.
You’ll work with both internal IFB colleagues and external affiliate organizations to complete assigned duties.
The Staff Accountant is involved at nearly every level - from recording individual transactions to providing financial reports, analysis, and management advice.
Your specific duties may change over time depending on business needs, your skill strengths, and your desire for new opportunity.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule and is based out of our corporate offices in Bloomington, IL.
How does a Staff Accountant make an impact? Prepares, analyzes and distributes monthly financial statements for IFB and affiliates, ensuring transactions have been correctly posted and the statements accurately reflect respective financial positions.
Assists in the preparation of Board reports.
Researches and investigates financial variances for monthly fluctuation analysis.
Prepares annual budget for IFB and affiliates.
Develops and maintains computer applications to support budget processes.
Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports, financial forecasts, cash flows and other reports as assigned.
Supports other areas of payroll and accounting as needed.
Assists in the preparation of work papers for annual external audits and tax returns.
Assists with internal audits as needed.
Do you have what we're looking for? Attentive to Detail.
Fiercely Curious - Question current processes; strong desire to learn new things.
Constant Improvement - Always on the look-out for better ways to accomplish tasks and improve one's self.
Relatable to Others - ability to meet others where they are; then adapt in order to build productive working relationships.
Responsible - Grabs ownership of tasks and sees to it tasks are completed correctly and on time.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred for higher-level roles.
Normal office environment.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Typically requires 4 years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
This position is part of a job family.
Placement will be determined by skills and qualifications of the candidate.
Why work with us? We planted our roots in 1916 and are one of the largest Farm Bureau organizations in the United States.
We are a voice for Illinois farmers, farm families, and anyone involved in food and agriculture.
That covers a lot of ground.
We represent our members in local communities, Springfield, IL and Washington D.
C.
When you become a part of Illinois Farm Bureau, you become part of something that touches the lives of people every day.
You truly make a difference.
You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match, parental leave, paid time off, paid company holidays and time off to volunteer.
Illinois Farm Bureau is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
Come join our team at Illinois Farm Bureau today! Illinois Farm Bureau does not generally sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.