Financial Accountant

Job Description

About Us
Catholic Mutual Group (CMG), established in 1889, is recognized as the leading provider of property, liability, and employee benefit coverage and related services for the Catholic Church in the United States and Canada. We are currently seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Accounting team in Omaha.

Position Overview
The Financial Accountant is responsible for a variety of financial accounting functions in accordance with GAAP, including fixed assets, depreciation, member benefit commissions, self-funded health and dental plans, and flexible spending plans. This role also manages unclaimed property compliance, tax filings, and serves as a backup for other Finance Department functions. Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are essential.

Key Responsibilities
• Fixed Assets & Depreciation:
Account for purchases, disposals, transfers, and related depreciation for CMRS and Canada; reconcile schedules to the general ledger; serve as audit contact for fixed assets.
• Cash & Reconciliations:
Perform daily and monthly cash reconciliations between the general ledger and bank accounts for multiple entities (PPIC, CMG Agency, VSC, SFH, FLEX, and CMC).
• Tax Filings:
Manage real estate and property tax filings across several states and GST tax in Canada, including accrual entries.
• Unclaimed Property Compliance:
Perform due diligence and reconcile escheat payable accounts in accordance with state regulations.
• Member Reporting:
Prepare, reconcile, and distribute monthly and quarterly member load reports and reimbursements for approximately 35 Members.
• Self-Funded Health Accounting:
Transfer funds, prepare journal entries, reconcile bank and general ledger accounts, and verify claims and flex transfers.
• Agency Transactions:
Accrue commissions and perform accounting transactions and reconciliations for CMG Agency.
• Backup Duties:
Provide support for other Finance Department functions as needed.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Paid life and AD&D insurance (5x annual salary) and long-term disability coverage
• Paid job-related continuing education
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 36-hour work week with Friday afternoons off
• Flexible scheduling available after 90 days
• Relaxed business casual dress code and free onsite parking

Catholic Mutual Group is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Employer

As a part of the Catholic Church, Catholic Mutual is the leading provider of property, liability and employee benefit coverage and related services for the Catholic Church in North America, currently serving more than 134 Dioceses and Archdioceses and over 200 Catholic religious orders and institutions in the United States and Canada. www.catholicmutual.org