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Northwestern Mutual · 1 month ago

Assistant Staff Accountant

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $60K/yr

3+ years exp

Northwestern Mutual is seeking an Assistant Staff Accountant to support the financial health and growth of the office. The role involves overseeing accounting functions, managing vendor relationships, and preparing tax submissions, while collaborating with leadership to analyze financial statements and budgets.

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Responsibilities

Account for the accuracy of the accounting records of the office

Oversee vendor relationships and payroll activities for staff

Process financial representative commissions and allowances

Administer office staff benefit plans such as medical, retirement, cafeteria plans, etc

Maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the office

Monitor banking activities of the office

Prepare and manage quarterly tax submissions to the IRS

Work with outside accountant in the preparation and filing of the annual federal and state tax returns

Educate new financial representatives on their compensation is paid through commissions, fees, and bonuses

Monitor financial representative indebtedness and process collection procedures as necessary

Forecast and prepare budgets for the office operations

Regularly meet with leadership to analyze financial statements in comparison to budget projections and recommend adjustments and corrective action

Monitor and maximize cash flow on home office reimbursement plans

Qualification

Accounting experienceFinancial statement preparationGeneral ledger maintenancePayroll administrationBenefits administrationMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Three or more years of experience in accounting, including financial statement preparation, general ledger maintenance, annual tax filings, payroll, and benefits administration

Associate's (or further) Degree in accounting

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Company

Northwestern Mutual

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Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to millions with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, and investments.

Founded in 1857

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.northwesternmutual.com

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