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To perform accounting functions for the Farm Bureau Insurance Companies, including coordinating and preparing the completion of Farm Bureau's annual expense budgets. To perform expense variance analysis, maintain and develop analysis reports as needed, assist in the supervision of the accounts payable function, file Personal Property Tax reporting, and maintain Farm Bureau vendor contracts. To assist with special projects to meet accounting and reporting objectives. To review and analyze allocation of companies' expenses by product lines of business.

Coordinate the preparation and completion of all Farm Bureau Insurance expense budgets. Develop a schedule and set up meetings to ensure budget is completed timely and accurately.

Prepare management reports and provide in-depth budget analysis and presentations to/for the board of directors, corporate staff, other senior levels of management, and interested external parties.

Run monthly depreciation expense in Great Plains and account for all fixed asset disposals and acquisitions of the companies.

Research, explain, and respond to questions and challenges concerning the companies' expense variance issues and offer solutions to expense issues as they relate to accounting and budgeting.

Required
Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting or related field required.
One to three years of experience required.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products required.

Preferred
Insurance accounting experience preferred.
Experience with Great Plains and Solver Reporting preferred.


Note Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

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Title
Cost Accountant
Employer
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Location
Lansing, Michigan, United States
Published
Nov 1, 2026
Closes:
Jan 1, 2027
Job type
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Field
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