Finance Accountant II

Erie Insurance • Erie, PA

308d • $61,892 - $98,865

About The Position

The position is within the Controller Division at Erie Insurance, specifically in the Corporate Accounting & Reporting Department. The role is based at the Corporate Office in Erie, PA. The successful candidate will perform accounting functions to organize, analyze, track, and report financial activities based on statutory accounting principles (SAP) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Hiring Manager will also consider candidates for the Finance Accountant I position, with the level of position depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field, required.
• Three years' experience in accounting or related finance experience, required.
• Working knowledge of GAAP required, SAP preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of spreadsheet, reporting, query and/or database software preferred.
• Incumbents focused on allocations and balancing systems may substitute seven years of related experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, verifies and balances all source data used in the preparation of journal entries, financial statements, reports, schedules and other documents in terms of accuracy, completeness and compliance with requirements.
• Prepares and/or reviews monthly account and system reconciliations.
• Prepares various journal entries, statistical reports, surveys, supporting schedules, information returns, management reports and financial statements for internal use and external filings in accordance with applicable accounting principles or regulations within the required deadlines.
• Maintains and applies a working knowledge of various regulatory guidance (SAP/GAAP/SEC/SVO/IRS).
• Demonstrates analytical and research skills.
• Understands the control environment and adheres to applicable internal controls.
• Prepares and maintains internal control documentation and testing in accordance with SOX/MAR.
• Maintains working knowledge of systems and applications and process flows participating in upgrades as appropriate.
• Prepares workpapers for review by internal and external auditors.
• Recommends process improvements and challenges current processes for increased efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Provides guidance regarding accounting principles or regulations.
• Completes special projects as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents, coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums, with the company paying up to 97% of employees' monthly premium costs.
• Traditional pension plan, with full-time employees vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match, offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days, and parental leave.
• Career development opportunities including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
• Company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for community service; and dollar-for-dollar matching of charitable gifts each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree