Accountant II (Hybrid)
About The Position
Responsible for maintaining accounting records, exercising professional judgement, and GAAP expertise while providing support and analysis of accounting transactions for Alliant Insurance and its subsidiaries. Prepares journal entries, assists with month-end Close analysis, and supports external audits and reviews. Identifies and implements process improvements to help streamline and enhance efficiencies, promotes the analysis and communication of financial results, and provides proactive customer service to business partners. Hybrid schedule - at least one (1) day in the office.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field, preferred
- Two (2) or more years of accounting experience
Nice To Haves
- Insurance industry and/or public accounting experience, preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepares journal entries with supporting backup, utilizing personal discretion and/or judgment to ensure transactions are accurate, properly coded, and recorded in accordance with GAAP.
- Reconciles balance sheet accounts to ensure financial results are accurately represented and in conformance with GAAP.
- Researches and resolves discrepancies in account balances and identifies actual or potential problems with financial transactions and recommends corrective action, as needed.
- Interprets data and develops key performance indicators (KPI’s) in support of the monthly financial Close process and inquiries from business partners.
- Supports financial statement consolidations.
- Participates in the development and documentation of accounting procedures, implements system and procedural changes, and provides training and assistance to other employees.
- Identifies areas of improvement to derive enhanced methods for explaining business drivers, accelerating Close timing, improving Close accuracy, and enhancing controls over financial reporting.
- Supports quarterly reviews and the year-end financial statement audit and related PBC deliverables.
- Administers critical accounting processes and the execution of related controls.
- Ad hoc requests as determined by management.
- Perform all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local laws, wherein the Company operates.
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
