Intermediate Accountant

About the role

Kuvare is dedicated to helping consumers manage their retirement challenges and simplifies life insurance and annuity products for distribution and servicing. Key companies include United Life Insurance Company, Guaranty Income Life Insurance Company, Lincoln Benefit Life, Institutional Insurance, Kuvare Life Re, Bespoke Insurance Solutions, Ignite Partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries in accordance with STAT and GAAP accounting policies.
• Prepare account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items to ensure timely resolution.
• Explain routine fluctuations in balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Aid in the preparation of quarterly/annual financial statements.
• Prepare supporting schedules used in internal/external financial reporting.
• Collaborate with various departments to resolve accounting questions and obtain supporting information.
• Aid in audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
• Participate in system implementations, process improvements, and automation initiatives designed to improve accounting efficiency and reporting quality.
• Aid in special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure adherence to the company's framework of internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent education/experience.
• Approximately 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and accounting systems.
• Knowledge of STAT accounting principles preferred.

Skills/Competencies

• Demonstrates ownership of assigned accounting processes and consistently delivers accurate, timely work.
• Understands the purpose and business drivers behind assigned accounting activities and seeks to understand the "why," not just the process.
• Identifies and resolves routine accounting issues independently while recognizing when to seek guidance on more complex matters.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and proactively expands technical and business knowledge.
• Maintains strong attention to detail while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborates effectively across departments and builds productive working relationships.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Educated and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Normal office working environment, full time with some flexibility.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours to meet deadlines.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Ability to type / perform data entry.
• Ability to read from a computer screen and paper reports.
• Ability to express ideas and otherwise communicate with the spoken word.

Pay

$75,000 - $80,000