Position Summary
 

This position will interact with individuals throughout the division and the regional offices to support the analysis and reporting of financial activity and operating results. The individual will also be responsible for providing a high level of service to our field offices and clients.

Major Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
 

• Work with the Product Line Accountants, Actuarial Dept & Operations Dept to ensure accurate transfer of financial information.
• Learn both operational and accounting systems and the flow of accounting transactions through the systems
• Participate in month-end and quarter-end closing process.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries & related maintenance.
• Perform analysis as required to understand entries to general ledger.
• Perform account reconciliations for quarterly audit binders.
• Assist with managing and resolving complex business issues and problems through research and interaction with internal departments.  Communicate status and ramifications of issues effectively throughout the organization.
• Drive process improvements and documentation of new procedures and controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Participation in operational, accounting and organizational training.
• Produce ad-hoc reports for management and other members of the organization as needed.
• May perform other duties as required.

Experience and Education (Minimum Requirements)
 

• 0-3 years of accounting experience (Salary and responsibilities commensurate with experience).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP and IFRS), updating ledger accounts, reconciliation’s & accounts payable and receivable processes
• Demonstrated analytical skills; must be extremely detail oriented & effective in production-oriented environment; must be able to draw appropriate conclusions
• Demonstrated ability to produce a high quality work product; commitment to accuracy and excellence
• Strong problem solving ability.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills. 
• Strong work ethic; commitment to accuracy and excellence
• Accountability and dependability; consistently takes ownership and gets the job done
• Ability to balance numerous priorities & deadlines while maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Must be able to work effectively, independently, and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary, particularly at quarter-end.
• Regular attendance is a minimum requirement of this role.
• Highly motivated/self-starter.
• Ability to Handle Multiple Priorities/Detail Oriented with High Degree of AccuracyBachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.

Competencies
 

• Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills- Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Communication- Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Coaching - Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge / skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
• Planning and Organizing- Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Adaptability- Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Work Standards- Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Building Strategic Work Relationships- Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Engagement Readiness- Demonstrating a willingness to commit to one's work and to invest one's time, talent, and best efforts in accomplishing organizational goals.