Associate Auditor

Americo Financial Life and Annuity•Kansas City, MO

23h

About The Position

The Associate Auditor assists in administering Americo’s governance, risk, and compliance initiatives through execution of the annual audit plan. The role involves building relationships and gathering data to identify and evaluate the control environment, reduce risk and loss exposure, and validate ongoing compliance with laws, regulations, financial accounting standards, policies, and procedures. The associate also identifies operating efficiencies during audits and supports external auditors with specified procedures and documentation.

Requirements

1–2 years of relevant accounting or audit experience (minimum for the Associate title).
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures relating to auditing operations, compliance, accounting, and financial data.
Knowledge of insurance industry and regulatory matters.
Knowledge of risk management and governance concepts, practices, and procedures, including internal controls.
Understanding of accounting principles.
Well organized, detail oriented, efficient, able to work independently, and able to think critically.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Highly proficient with database, spreadsheet, and desktop processing applications.
Ability to set achievable and realistic goals and work around unforeseen obstacles and circumstances.
Ability to identify and focus on important issues and balance multiple, sometimes conflicting priorities.
Four-year college degree.

Responsibilities

Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits.
Examine and evaluate the adequacy of internal controls.
Prepare reports, documentation, and audit results.
Build effective relationships with management, associates, and team members.
Conduct enterprise and department risk assessments.
Research, obtain data, and analyze it using audit methodologies.
Support external auditors by conducting specific procedures, preparing work papers, and validating business processes, account balances, and financial statement line items.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay and a bonus program offered to all associates.
Comprehensive paid training program and career development opportunities.
Generous paid time off that accrues monthly and increases with tenure; new hires earn over three weeks annually.
11 paid company holidays.
Maternity leave program.
Paid short-term and long-term disability.
Comprehensive health and life insurance options, including FSA or HSA accounts.
Subsidies through vendor partnerships to support health and fitness goals.
401(k) with company match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Complimentary paid parking near the Americo offices.
Company events and opportunities to participate in community volunteering.