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Life Accountant II ObjectiveTo support the Life Accounting functions for Farm Bureau Life Company of Michigan and Cincinnati Equitable Life Insurance Company. To include participation in preparation of all financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.Life Accountant II ResponsibilitiesAssist in the preparation and analysis of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.Assist in and review the daily reconciliation of accounts, as well as posting and recording journal entries.Assist in training Controller Division staff.Provide support to Life Accounting team for analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.Assist and analyze the preparation of the Life companies’ annual budgets.Assist in reinsurance accounting, assumed and ceded, and provide analysis.Assist in coordination of audits by internal auditors, external auditors, and the Department of Insurance and Financial Services.Assist in special projects and analysis reports.Life Accountant II QualificationsRequired· Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting required.· Minimum three to five years’ accounting experience required.· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.Preferred· Understanding of statutory accounting principles and insurance preferred.· Applicable insurance designation preferred, or working toward.Note: Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.PM19