Accounting and Financial Analyst

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Record journal entries, perform monthly reconciliations, and support month-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting; execute internal controls to mitigate risk.
• Compile, analyze, and communicate financial results for management and regulatory reporting; maintain effective reporting controls.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues, improve processes, and drive automation; support projects and perform ad hoc financial analysis.
• Cook up annual audits by managing auditor requests and gathering required documentation; act as primary liaison between auditors and finance.
• Research and implement accounting guidance (U.S. GAAP, IFRS, Statutory Accounting Principles); document conclusions and serve as a technical accounting resource.

Skills And Background You’ll Need

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in financial results preparation and analysis, or equivalent education/experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Workday preferred.
• Professional certification preferred (CPA, CMA, or MBA).

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Driving Success: Acts with urgency, pursues ambitious goals and shows resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
• Adaptability: Sees possibilities in changing circumstances, accepts and understands change and alters behavior as necessary.
• Improvement Mindset: Continually seeks new ways to create business/customer value by identifying and implementing opportunities for improved efficiency, effectiveness and innovation.

Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• An annual incentive bonus plan.
• A generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure.
• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools.

Salary Range

$76,250.00 - $111,500.00

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.