Senior Accountant

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

Performs complex accounting functions. Utilizes general accounting and financial principles and techniques, and assists in obtaining, assembling, evaluating, interpreting, recording and analyzing financial data. Prepares financial reports and performs financial analysis.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent education/experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience, with degree.

Nice To Haves

Solid knowledge of accounting area preferred (for example, investments, insurance products, premium, tax).
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, ability to handle multiple projects, willingness to take on new projects, customer service approach.
Work effectively individually and within a team, organizational and prioritization skills, effective judgment.
Detail-oriented, accurate, ability to easily move from one task to another.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the accounting of complex transactions typically associated with advanced accounting such as verifying the accuracy of journal vouchers and accounting classifications assigned to various records; processing and summarizing financial transactions; preparing income and balance sheet statement; assisting in the preparation of financial reports (e.g., for shareholders, policy owners, regulatory authorities and management) and state and federal tax returns.
Works with both internal and external sources to ensure proper reporting of financial data.
Completes and provides a complete analysis of accounting topics relevant to the area.
Identifies, researches and recommends solutions to areas of concern in relation to accounting information.
Seeks out potential areas of improvement (for example, workflow, automated processes), by documenting business processes, identifying controls and deficiencies, testing identified controls, and mapping internal financial statements to business processes.
Develops nonstandard reports and statements.
Prepares information for use by a higher authority; communicates methodology and areas of concern.
Participates on project teams or leads project teams.
Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls.
Reviews and analyzes budget to actual variances and related operation reporting for Division managers.
May be responsible for the quarterly and annual preparation and review of statutory financial reporting.
May have supervisory responsibilities, or review work or train other accountants.
Perform oversight of nightly pricing/valuation activities, and support daily batch cycles
Support fund change, audit, compliance, and other tasks as assigned

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs