Accountant III at John Hancock in Turlock, California

Job Description:

We are a leading financial services provider committed to making decisions easier and lives better for our customers and colleagues around the world. From our environmental initiatives to our community investments, we lead with values throughout our business. To help us stand out, we help you step up, because when colleagues are healthy, respected and meaningfully challenged, we all thrive. Discover how you can grow your career, make impact and drive real change with our Winning Team today.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Job Description

Manulife Investment Management Services (MIM) is a farmland property management business with offices in Turlock, California and Savoy, Illinois. Its subsidiary, Manulife Investment Management Agriculture Services (MIMAS) is a direct operator of farms in California, Washington and Wisconsin. Together, MIM and MIMAS provide farm management services for Manulife Investment Management Timber & Ag as part of MIM's integrated farmland investment management platform for institutional investors.

The Opportunity

The role, under supervision of the Assistant Controller, is responsible for conducting moderately complex financial, accounting and economic analyses, including journal entry preparation, detailed calculations and internal and external reporting. Duties may include assisting in the preparation of journal entries by compiling, analyzing, and substantiating financial transactions as needed, reconciling accounts as requested, assist in month end/quarterly/year end close process and reporting. assisting in the annual audit, including year-end schedule and financial statement preparation and assisting with the preparation of tax and regulatory reports

This job description does not represent a comprehensive listing of job duties that are required of the employee performing this role. We reserve the right to change duties or assign additional duties at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing advanced accounting activities such as creating standard and non-standard journal entries, reconciling complex general ledger accounts.


• Makes recommendations for process improvements.


• Shows an advanced degree of proficiency with reporting and analysis tools.


• Works on semi-structured assignments based on existing practices and within guidelines.


• Compile ad hoc accounting and analyses for other business partners


• Assist with internal and external audits


• Assists managers and other team members on various projects and analyses


• Assists with month end/quarter end/year end process.


• Prioritizing and re prioritizing work deliverables and projects based on changing business needs

What are we looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience


• Typically, 5+ years of experience.


• Demonstrates a working knowledge of accounting rules, regulatory rules and/or business processes as it pertains to the accountant's sphere of responsibility


• Demonstrates broad based analytical and inquiry skills to understand legal entity financial statements, board reports, and/or filings.


• Effective interaction and communication skills to communicate issues to management and collaborate with colleagues.


• Strong computer skills and an intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel


• Effectively work in a fast-paced working environment


• Possesses a professional attitude that is coachable and willing to learn and grow.


• • Property Management experience (Desired)

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.


• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.


• A focus on growing your career path with us.


• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.


• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture


• We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.


• Boundless opportunity


• We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.


• Continuous innovation


• We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.


• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion


• We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.


• Championing Corporate Citizenship


• We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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Every career at Manulife/John Hancock provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere? What are you waiting for? Apply today.

About John Hancock and Manulife

John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com.

One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance, annuities, investments, 401(k) plans, and education savings plans. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.

Salary & Benefits

The annual base salary for this role is listed below.

Primary Location
Turlock, California

Salary range is expected to be between
$57,450.00 USD - $95,750.00 USD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)