Senior Financial Systems Accounting Analyst

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for combining accounting knowledge and complex financial system knowledge to provide accurate, credible information. At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities honored and rewarded. The company understands the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce and embraces an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests. Transamerica helps people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions. More than a century ago, Transamerica was among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people. Today, it is part of an international holding company with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Its insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them. Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses: World Financial Group (including Transamerica Financial Advisors), Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments (comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions), and Financial Assets (which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities). These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs. Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people and is part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience, with degree.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), other computer systems.

Nice To Haves

Additional computer classes preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, can grasp the bigger picture, prioritization skills, project management skills, the ability to communicate with IT programmers and business users.
Detail oriented, accurate, analytical, work effectively individually and within a team, organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Leads or coordinates report changes and/or test of overall system enhancements.
May oversee development of tests matrices, procedures and documentation.
Proactively identifies improvement opportunities by exploiting system(s) capabilities to further meet divisional and/or department goals.
Create, modify and document processes.
Ensures requesters of information have all relevant information to make a decision by surveying, probing and documenting the needs of the requester.
Fully capable of extracting information from the system(s) providing credible information for reporting or decision-making.
Has an in depth knowledge of how information is connected and relates to all systems in order to determine accuracy of data.
May be responsible for formal training classes.
May supervise others.
May lead or serve as a member of divisional project teams for system conversions and enhancements and be responsible for management of accounting portion of project.
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.
Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls.
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