Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
Division or Field Office:
Controller Division
Department of Position: Financial Rptg & Actg Dept
Work from:
Corporate Office in Erie, PA
At Erie Insurance, you're not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you're also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 5,000 employees and over 2,200 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia. To attract and retain the best talent, we reward our team members with competitive salaries and a very generous benefits package.
Position Summary
Under minimal supervision, performs complex accounting functions to organize, analyze, track and report financial activities on both a statutory accounting principles (SAP) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
The first three duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become clear.
Competencies
Ability To Learn And Follow Procedures
Ability to Manage Complexity
Business Acumen
Decision Making
Developing And Maintaining Relationships
Interpersonal Communication
Job-Specific Knowledge
Planning And Organizing
Presentation Skills
Problem Analysis
Service Orientation
Time Management
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field, required. CPA certification preferred. Five years' experience in accounting or related finance experience, required. In-depth knowledge of spreadsheet, reporting, query and/or database software preferred. Working knowledge of GAAP required, SAP preferred. The position requires the incumbent to work weekends and restrict vacation during peak periods.
**Incumbents focused on allocations and balancing systems may substitute nine years of related experience in lieu of degree.
Physical Requirements
Lifting 0-20 lbs; Occasional (
Lifting 20-50 lbs; Occasional (
Lifting Over 50 lbs; Occasional (
Driving; Rarely
Pushing/Pulling; Occasional (
Manual Keying/Data Entry; Frequent (50-80%)
Climbing; Rarely
Nearest Major Market: Erie
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