Accountant – Rotational Program

COUNTRY Financial®

. Participate in a structured two-year Controllers Rotational Program .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBloomington • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $54,800 - $75,350 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Capable of analyzing financial data to identify trends and improve processes, while maintaining confidentiality and exercising professional judgment.

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Financial ReportingAccounting OperationsInternal ControlsGAAP KnowledgeFinancial Data Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial Transaction ReconciliationMonth-End Close ActivitiesQuarter-End Close ActivitiesYear-End Close ActivitiesVariance AnalysisJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsProcess ImprovementCompliance SupportPresentation Skills

Soft Skills

Professional JudgmentConfidentiality

Industry Keywords

Accounting StandardsRegulatory RequirementsCompany Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in a structured two-year Controllers Rotational Program
Gain hands-on experience across multiple accounting and finance disciplines
Develop expertise in financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, and insurance finance
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

Typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Ability to prepare, analyze, and reconcile financial transactions, account balances, and supporting schedules
Ability to complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
Knowledge of accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
Ability to identify and maintain effective internal controls
Ability to analyze financial data and accounting records
Professional judgment and confidentiality with financial information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-Term Incentive plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with company match
Career learning and growth opportunities
Opportunity to explore other areas of the business