Accountant II

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 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; annual audit, including year-end schedule and financial statement preparation and assisting with tax and regulatory reports.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing intermediate to advanced accounting activities.   
• Attention to details and ability to analyze data.
• 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 reprioritizing work deliverables and projects based on changing business needs
• Makes recommendations for process improvements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of experience with a proven track of increased responsibility.
• Fixed Assets knowledge/experience desired, but not required

• 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 financial activity and statements.
• 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.
 

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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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.

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.

Primary Location

Salary range is expected to be between

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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