Associate Analyst, Finance

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Supports finance initiatives and sees objectives through to completion
• Records journal entries, analyzes data, and runs queries within the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Expense Management system, administration systems, and related databases
• Prepares account reconciliations and certifies to the accuracy and completeness of financial information
• Works with various finance functions including expense management, accounts payable, financial reporting, operations accounting, reinsurance and internal audit to understand and improve processes
• Aids in the preparation of quarterly and annual GAAP and STAT financial reporting and analysis
• Supports the preparation of financial statements and disclosures, ensuring supporting documentation is in line with company policies
• Assesses departmental processes and makes recommendations for improvements and efficiency
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field
• 0-3 years of related accounting or finance experience
• Experience in or familiarity with the insurance industry preferred
• Proven ability to work independently and learn quickly
• Excellent judgment, tact and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills and multi-tasking abilities
• Analytical skills with ability to synthesize and summarize data
• Advanced excel skills; Access, Word, Powerpoint, Visio skills a plus
• PeopleSoft experience a plus

Benefits And Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance benefits to employees' spouses and dependent children
• Benefit coverage begins on the date of hire (retroactively)
• In addition, we maintain a holistic compensation philosophy focused on competitive base salaries, performance driven incentives, and unique professional development opportunities
• The combination of compensation, benefits, and an entrepreneurial culture along with related experiences is key to recruiting and retaining talent
• The base salary for this position falls within Nassau’s salary band C: $35,000-$85,000 depending upon experience
• Visit our Careers page and apply online at http://www.nfg.com/