Financial Analyst I Job Listing at Medical Mutual in Chicago, IL (Job ID 2400248)

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides basic analysis and accurate and timely financial information.  Generates management reports and interfaces with corporate departments where necessary.   Works under supportive supervision to solve problems, complete special projects, and conduct monthly activities.

This is a Hybrid role in Chicago, Illinois.

Responsibilities:

• Supports all functions, both within and outside of Finance, with generating forecasts in various business areas.  Duties also include compiling budgets for functional teams, taking into consideration actual performance, previous expenditures, and estimated expenses and income.
• Provides limited assistance in the creation of financial models of "what if" scenarios for business planning decisions relative to new products, new territories, new projects, and other important aspects of the Company's business.
• Performs various basic general accounting duties including preparing reclass entries and preparing account reconciliations.  Duties could also involve maintaining accurate spending records and establishing measures for budgetary control. 
• Prepares basic reports and assists others in making recommendations to management.
• Performs research and studies as needed (examples include rates of return, depreciation, investments, and other areas as required).
•  Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration major

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong Excel skills with intermediate MS Office skills, including MS Access
• Beginning knowledge of accounting rules and concepts and ability to apply the appropriate accounting standards to the relevant job duties
• Ability to become proficient in the use of other automated accounting systems
• SQL
• Power BI (preferred)

Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

A Great Place to Work:

• We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
• Whether you are working remote or in the office, employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
• On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
• Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
• The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
• Business casual attire, including jeans.

Excellent Benefits and Compensation:

• Employee bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
• Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance — insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
• Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
• After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.

An Investment in You:

• Career development programs and classes.
• Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.

About Medical Mutual:

Medical Mutual's status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don't answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.

There's a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.

We're not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we're also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we're proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.

At Medical Mutual and its family of companies we celebrate differences and are mutually invested in our employees and our community. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.