Responsibilities
Address: 100% remote, and can be located anywhere in US (preferably in Central Time Zone)
Pay Rate: $18.75/hr
Start Date: 8/29/22
Length: ************* year contract with possibility to convert to perm
Interview: MS Teams
What the leader would like to see in new candidates:
- Ideally a Bachelor degree in Accounting
- 1+ years of accounting experience in more a junior role (accounting clerk, accounts payable, accounting assistant, etc.) Not looking for a Senior level accountant.
- Attention to detail
- Strong MS Excel skills
- Ability to grasp numerical information
- Outgoing personality and an excellent communicator
- Highly productive
2. Please describe the project work, and what do day-to-day responsibilities look like:
- Preparation of projects that all make up the total client deliverables for reports, statements, distributions.
- Working on custom Excel reporting for large ESOP clients as well as custom ESOP participant statement programming and preparation
3. What technologies or systems will this contingent worker be utilizing?
- Microsoft – needs to be very versatile in Excel.
If a candidate does not have all the technologies listed, would there be technologies you would consider “similar” and/or “transferable” for this position?
- Ability to learn quickly – accuracy and attention to detail is a MUST – Excel is required. The system(s) and share drives can be taught. Excel is the most important item.
4. What skills are you looking for in the ideal candidate?
Preferred – Excel knowledge a must
- Fast Learner / Enjoys-good with numerical – all numbers!
- High Attention to Detail, Accuracy a MUST
- Highly productive – this is a very fast-paced environment / must be able to work OT / – ability to WFH and be Independent to a large degree
7. What is the size and culture of the team?
- Very fast paced. Work Hard/Play Hard Culture.
- Currently have about 65 people working in this business unit.
- This individual would work as part of a small team of ************* individuals who work closely on specific client work
8. Will this person interact with any other Principal departments?
- Yes – Help Desk call to IT for help with their laptop, software, etc., 401k administrator, relationship managers, ESOP consultants
9. Is this role needing someone to sit on-site, or work remote?
- Can be 100% Remote (preferably located in the Central Time Zone)
Will remote workers be required to work on-site once things normalize?
Not at this time.
11. What does the interview process look like for this opening? (30 minutes, 60 minutes, etc.):
- one ************* minute interview with both managers
12. Any additional comments or requirements you’d like to mention for this role?
- We’ve had good luck with college recruits from: Actuarial/Mathematical. Must be able to use Excel and be very good with numerical data and overall productive – eager to work and learn.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.75 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
COVID-19 considerations:
None
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: Remote
Benefits