Job Title: Accountant
Company: IBEW-NECA Benefits Administration Association
Location: Decatur, IL (in-office required; minimal telework available)
Job Type: Full Time, Salaried, Exempt
Number of Open Positions for this Role: 1
Application Close Date: 15 days (Posted September 13, 2024)
About IBEW-NECA Benefits Administration Association:
IBEW-NECA is an employee benefits administration office providing high quality services to the 33,000 individuals we serve. Located in Decatur, Illinois, the Association administers the NECA-IBEW Welfare Trust Fund (Welfare Trust Fund), the NECA-IBEW Pension Trust Fund (Pension Trust Fund), and the IBEW-NECA Conduit 401(k) Plan (401(k) Plan) jointly with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). The Welfare Trust Fund provides health care (health insurance) benefits to plan participants. The Pension Trust Fund provides pension (retirement) benefits to plan participants. The 401(k) Plan provides 401(k) defined contribution pension benefits to plan participants. The Association has about 40 employees who administer customer service, claims, employer reporting and contribution remittances, health care and pension benefits, among various other services.
IBEW-NECA is an organization that upholds the highest values of professionalism and service orientation to its members. Our core values are to provide best-in-class service to participants; exhibit a positive approach and attitude; hold oneself accountable for accomplishing goals; contribute to an equitable workplace; treat colleagues and participants with respect; and strive to achieve excellence in productivity.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a responsible Accountant with a strong background in GL accounting to perform a variety of tasks, including AP/AR, payroll and tax payments, investment tracking, multi-state income reporting, and processing and running numerous reports within various software and web portals. Other duties involved with this Accountant role include providing support to management and external auditors, preparation of accounting records, and training under management and other accounting department personnel. The ideal candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to organize their work using current technologies. Ultimately, a successful Accountant filling this position should ensure efficient and smooth day-to-day operation relative to our organizations’ accounting. If you have previous experience and education in accounting and may be familiar with our industry, then we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Recording accounting entries, applying accrual accounting principles
- Filing applicable taxes and related payments so all requirements are met, while avoiding errors
- Conducting account reconciliations
- Communicating with co-workers, management, clients, and others in a courteous and professional manner
- Developing and maintaining a filing and record retention system
- Assisting with maintenance of office policies and procedures
- Processing payroll in an accurate and timely manner in a backup role, when required
- Acting as a point of contact for interactions with internal and external stakeholders
- Handling requests and queries from management
- Conforming with all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions
Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in an accounting-related program is preferred. A minimum of three years of relevant, demonstrated experience performing accounting functions is generally required; training will be necessary and will be provided at IBEW-NECA’s time and expense
- Proficiency in GAAP and regulatory standards
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
- Working knowledge of office equipment, like phones, copiers, scanners, and printers
- High proficiency in personal computer operation, including typing and data entry, MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, in particular), and virtual meeting platforms
- Ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Professionalism, Service Orientation, Business Acumen, Ethics, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Communication Proficiency, Strategic Initiative, Resourcefulness, and Technical Capacity
- Excellent communication, time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills (persistence, resilience, critical thinking, strong analytical skills)
- Familiarity with the following is not required, however will be duly noted in the selection process: Sage accounting software and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
Physical/Environmental Demands:
- Standard office environment with some unique physical demands, including setting up meeting spaces. Must be able to stand on a stool or ladder and lift boxes of files, as necessary.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive whole-family health insurance plan (medical and prescription drug), including HRA, dental, and vision coverages, fully paid by IBEW-NECA
- Pension plan paid by IBEW-NECA
- 401(k) salary deferral option with employer match
- Paid vacation
- Paid personal/sick time
- Paid holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Decatur, IL 62526: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
