Sr SEC Reporting Accountant

Aflac, Incorporated

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The company's business is about being there for people in need. This Sr SEC Reporting Accountant role is a hybrid position, requiring the employee to report to one of Aflac's offices in Columbus, GA for at least 60% of the work week, while working from home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate core values such as acting with integrity, communicating effectively, pursuing self-development, serving customers, supporting change, supporting organizational goals, and working with diverse populations.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and ability to interpret and apply GAAP and SEC guidance, with an emphasis on insurance accounting
Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Workiva, SAP and/or similar accounting/financial reporting software
Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), with an emphasis on insurance accounting
Strong knowledge of and experience in XBRL tagging and XBRL taxonomy
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 and continuous improvement
Excellent presentation, oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with Aflac's senior management, and internal and external business contacts
Intermediate to advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Bachelor's Degree In Accounting or a related discipline
Six years of professional, job-related work experience in SEC reporting or related accounting/reporting
Experience managing projects or implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree In Accounting or MBA
CPA, CMA, CFA ,or other relevant certification

Responsibilities

Prepares and reviews Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, which include the quarterly Form 10-Qs, annual Form 10-K, annual Form 11-K, Form 8-Ks and related XBRL data tagging, and other reports as needed; prepares financial reports for filings with other regulatory bodies as needed.
Executes Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and ensures controls are operating effectively and SOX documentation is maintained and updated timely.
Monitors, interprets, and analyzes the regulatory environment and emerging regulations and issues affecting accounting standards, including those developed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF), and all other relevant governing bodies.
Leads or participates on project teams for new standard implementations, ensuring all reporting requirements are satisfied in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or other relevant standards.
Acts in a senior capacity delegating assignments to, reviewing and approving the work of, and providing advice and direction to junior team members.
Leads or participates on project teams or committees assisting with the development, planning and implementation of strategic long-range and short-range goals, objectives and continuous improvement.
Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with business partners as their key point of contact in certain areas.
Works with SEC Reporting leadership in tracking the progress made on departmental goals.
Maintains and ensures a continuous improvement culture by developing and tracking KPIs with the team, as well as driving the effectiveness of daily huddle meetings.
Performs other related duties as required

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 to be used for any reason
state mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1 hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being
Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.