What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at RAM Mutual Insurance Company?
As an Accounting Clerk, you will perform a variety of clerical, operational and accounting functions. Responsibilities of this role include assisting with:
- accounts payable
- payroll
- financial and regulatory reporting
- budget preparation and reporting
- managing vendor relationships and data
- monthly bank reconciliations
- external audit preparation
- general ledger maintenance
- quarterly reporting
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. Extensive use of Excel is required.
- Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.
- Requires strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Must be detail-oriented and possess strong logic and decision-making skills.
- Requires strong accuracy, organizational and time-management skills.
- Must be able to work independently and as a team with little supervision.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and work well under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, listening and customer service skills is required.
- Requires the ability to work beyond the standard work week, as needed.
Desired Qualifications:
- Education and/or work experience in accounting, banking or insurance.
Why should you apply?
Because at RAM Mutual Insurance Company, we take great pride in providing challenging and rewarding career opportunities for our employees. In addition to a great culture, a casual work environment, and exceptional benefits as mentioned above, you would enjoy a competitive salary as well as:
Opportunities: You would be encouraged to continue to grow and develop and enjoy excellent advancement opportunities. RAM will invest in you by covering all expenses should you choose to enroll in educational courses through The Institutes.
Flexibility: Our hybrid work schedule allows employees to work from home up to two days per week with the flexibility to work as few as two hours on most Fridays.
Casual Work Environment: Jeans are acceptable most days under our "Dress for your Day" policy.
Sound like a good fit? We'd love to hear from you; click apply now!
WORKING AT RAM
At RAM, we take great pride in our employees and encourage employee growth, education and civic engagement. Our employees enjoy a casual work environment, flexible scheduling, a 37.5 hour work week, and an exceptional benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, a generous PTO program, 401(k) match (2x employee contribution of up to 5%), profit sharing, volunteer time and more.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Founded in 1931, RAM Mutual Insurance is proud to be a leading reinsurer to the Minnesota township mutual industry. In addition to providing reinsurance coverage to over 50 local mutuals, RAM partners with over 600 independent agencies throughout Minnesota and North Dakota, covering over 55,000 policyholders.
RAM offers a full line of personal and commercial products, proudly backed with an 'A' (excellent) financial rating from the insurance industry's leading rating organization, A.M. Best. We demonstrate our commitment to our customers, agents, and mutual partners through our friendly, fair, quick, and personal service and take pride in our community and employees by encouraging growth, education, and civic engagement.
In addition to a great culture and ample advancement opportunities, RAM employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance by taking advantage of our flexible scheduling, hybrid work options, 37.5 hour work weeks, paid parental leave, and generous time off program. As a starting point, new employees earn 17 days of paid time off and 8 paid holidays.
Employees also enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes two medical plan options (choice of traditional Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) option OR a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option, which includes an HSA contribution), dental insurance, company-provided life insurance and disability coverage, an extremely generous 401(k) plan (RAM contributes 2x the employee's contribution of 1-5%, providing up to 10% company contribution), profit sharing, and more.
EOE STATEMENT
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Esko, MN
Salary : $38,600 - $48,900