Accountant

About the role

This role performs Individual Markets Product Finance NRO daily functions to achieve the department’s objectives. Key responsibilities include preparing daily cash disbursement reconciliation, preparing Oracle journal entries, maintaining internal controls, supporting daily administration system processing, and establishing an in-depth understanding of life insurance products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily cash disbursement reconciliation for checks related to the Individual Markets Business.
• Verify and control the Administration System checks created prior to distribution.
• Prepare Oracle journal entries and supporting documentation for disbursements.
• Safeguard Guardian’s assets by performing policies and procedures that create a "Sarbanes Oxley" internal control structure environment surrounding cash disbursement and suspense reclass related requests.
• Maintain internal controls on company disbursements while striving to provide industry leading customer service support.
• Partner with the business operations group, reporting group, and Corporate Financial Management and Control.
• Support daily administration system processing through accessing/distribution of reports to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
• Limits GIAC trading exposure due to market gains/losses.
• Establish and maintain in-depth understanding of Whole Life, Term, Disability, Variable Life, and Annuity products, functions, and regulations affecting the business and Guardian subsidiaries.
• Prepare suspense account reconciliations to ensure appropriateness and supportability of general ledger balances to support attestation to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting preferred.
• Proficiency in Oracle Accounts Payable and General Ledger or similar system.
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable and of General Ledger.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Suite.
• Understanding of Life insurance industry products and various state escheating (unclaimed funds) regulations and processing preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to make financially significant decisions using sound judgment.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously.
• Demonstrate ability to adapt to changing business priorities and environments.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify inefficient/ineffective processes and develop solutions.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary range of $59,110.00 - $88,660.00, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off. Guardian also provides opportunities for professional development and community involvement.

Pay

$59,110.00 - $88,660.00

Schedule

Hybrid role - 3 days in a Guardian office located in Bethlehem PA or Pittsfield, MA. 2 days WFH.