Sr Investment Accountant

Aflac, Incorporated

3d•$95,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way. Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com. Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency level using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access software applications with VBA/macro experience preferred
Knowledge and experience with SAP, BW, Workiva and/or similar accounting/financial software
Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), with an emphasis on insurance accounting and/or investment accounting
Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and financial systems user applications (SAP preferred), including input/output processing and complex system concepts, and ability to understand and use computer systems and application tools for analysis
Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience performing financial analysis, reporting, and/or process improvement
Demonstrated competencies in the areas of consulting, change management, quality and project management
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field Preferred
Six years of professional job-related work experience in investments or related accounting/reporting
Experience managing projects or implementation of continuous improvement initiatives

Nice To Haves

CFA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent training and certification

Responsibilities

Performs SOX testing and ensures SOX documentation is maintained and updated timely for the department in order to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxle
Analyzes and researches how to account for new investment vehicles
Ensures that the Investments general accounting activities are completed entirely, accurately and in a timely manner
Interprets, analyzes, and implements new FASB and SSAP regulations concerning their relevance to the Investment Department, along with collaborating with the Accounting Policy team to determine appropriate treatment
Acts in a senior capacity delegating assignments to, reviewing and approving the work of, and providing advice and direction to junior team members
Proactively identifies improvements and makes recommendations which may have an important bearing on management’s decisions and performance of the team
Assists the team and analyzes complex investment data and information; completes quantitative and qualitative reviews and prepares required internal and external records, reports, statistics, SEC and stockholders’ reports, etc.; develops and presents conclusions and recommendations to management
Leads or participates on project teams or committees assisting with the development, planning, and implementation of strategic long-range and short-range goals and objectives and continuous improvement
Leads or participates in the accounting and reporting of real estate owned (REOs) investments
Identifies and resolves transaction discrepancies and provides detailed explanations for variances between actual and planned activity; maintains complete and accurate regulatory filings
Develops, analyzes and implements accounting procedures in a systems environment in conformance with applicable accounting requirements in collaboration with Japan Investment Accounting, Investment Tax, and system support IT teams to ensure processes and systems set up are optimized and accurate for all bases of accounting needed
Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with business partners as their key point of contact in certain areas
Works with Investment Accounting leadership in tracking the progress made on departmental goals
Maintains and ensures a continuous improvement culture by developing and tracking KPIs with the team, developing recommendations for improvement, executing those recommendations, and driving the effectiveness of daily huddle meetings
Develops and maintains reports to enhance reporting requirements
Performs other duties as required, such as, but not limited to, assisting other areas of investment accounting as a result of turnover/other project needs

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision coverage
prescription drug coverage
health care flexible spending
dependent care flexible spending
Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)
401(k) plans
annual bonuses
an opportunity to purchase company stock
11 paid holidays
up to 20 days PTO
state-mandated sick leave