Accountant III

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.

Job Profile Summary

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 include and are not limited to 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.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Fixed Asset Management

• Assist with Cash Management

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

• Responsible for performing advanced accounting activities.   

• 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

• Prioritizing and reprioritizing work deliverables and projects based on changing business needs

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience with an increased responsibility and a proven track record.
• Multiple property/entity accounting experience
• Fixed Asset management 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.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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