Accountant

COUNTRY Financial®

. Perform general accounting activities, including preparing, maintaining, and reconciling ledger accounts and financial statements .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeBloomington • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,800 - $89,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in general accounting activities, including ledger maintenance, financial statement preparation, and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to analyze financial data, implement internal controls, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

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General Accounting ActivitiesFinancial Statement PreparationGAAP KnowledgeFinancial Data AnalysisInternal Controls Implementation

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Hard Skills

Ledger MaintenanceFinancial ReconciliationVariance AnalysisJournal EntriesFinancial ReportingAccount Balances AnalysisAccounting Methods DevelopmentMonth-End Close ActivitiesQuarter-End Close ActivitiesYear-End Close Activities

Soft Skills

Sound Professional JudgmentConfidentiality MaintenancePresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Accounting StandardsRegulatory RequirementsCompany PoliciesProcess ImprovementFinancial Transactions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform general accounting activities, including preparing, maintaining, and reconciling ledger accounts and financial statements
Compile and analyze financial information
Develop and maintain accounting methods and procedures to improve departmental operations and controls
Prepare, analyze, and reconcile financial transactions, account balances, and supporting schedules
Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting
Analyze financial data and accounting records to identify trends, discrepancies, and process improvement opportunities
Identify, implement, and maintain effective internal controls
Support compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
Contribute to special projects, system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and departmental priorities
Prepare and deliver presentations and project updates to management and stakeholders
Maintain confidentiality of financial information and exercise sound professional judgment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree and no experience OR at least 4 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Ability to prepare, analyze, and reconcile financial transactions, account balances, and supporting schedules
Knowledge of accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information
Sound professional judgment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-Term Incentive plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with company match
Opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career
Equal-opportunity employment and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment