Accountant – Rotational Program

COUNTRY Financial®

. Gain hands-on experience across multiple accounting and finance disciplines through 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 GAAP and regulatory requirements. Proficient in preparing and analyzing financial transactions, account reconciliations, and delivering presentations to stakeholders.

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Financial ReportingGAAP KnowledgeInternal ControlsAccount ReconciliationVariance Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisJournal EntriesMonth-End CloseQuarter-End CloseYear-End CloseAccounting OperationsFinancial ReportingProcess ImprovementData AnalysisRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Professional JudgmentPresentation SkillsConfidentiality

Industry Keywords

Accounting StandardsRegulatory RequirementsFinancial TransactionsAccounting PrinciplesInternal Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gain hands-on experience across multiple accounting and finance disciplines through a structured two-year Controllers Rotational Program
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
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses, and financial reports
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 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)
Knowledge of accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
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
Ability to perform journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting
Ability to identify and maintain effective internal controls
Ability to analyze financial data and accounting records
Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and project updates
Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information and exercise 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, discrimination-free work environment