Senior Accountant

About the Role

American National is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst (Expense Accounting) to support expense accounting, reporting, process improvement, and project-based requests within the Finance and Accounting organization. This role will help ensure consolidated financial information is accurately recorded in SAP while partnering with teams across Actuarial, Finance, Accounting, and our sister company, American Equity Life. This is a strong opportunity for a self-driven accounting professional who enjoys analyzing data, improving processes, supporting system-related initiatives, and responding to ad hoc business requests in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support expense accounting activities and help ensure accurate financial information is recorded in SAP
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis requests, including vendor expense reporting and historical expense reviews
• Partner with Actuarial, Finance, Accounting, and AEL counterparts on expense studies, pricing models, reporting needs, and process alignment
• Help maintain and improve accounting processes, procedures, account mapping, and cost center structure
• Drive project-based requests and reporting functions with limited day-to-day supervision
• Provide accounting guidance and support to operating areas to help resolve complex accounting questions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred or relevant work experience considered in lieu of degree
• Accounting, finance, or related professional experience
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze, organize, and interpret financial data
• Expense accounting experience preferred; broader accounting experience will also be considered
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and follow through on project-based requests
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to support SAP-related initiatives, including the transition from ECC to S/4HANA and planning/reporting changes from BPC to SAC Planning
• Experience with SAP financial systems; SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA experience is strongly preferred
• Power BI experience is helpful but not required
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or a similar corporate accounting environment

Work Environment

This position requires a physical presence in the company office on a full-time basis. The role is physically comfortable and allows discretion with walking, standing, sitting, and similar activities. This is an individual contributor position that typically receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new assignments.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Health savings accounts
• Company-funded 401(k) plan (automatic enrollment)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Inclusive, people-first culture valuing flexibility, work-life balance, professional growth, and a casual dress environment

About American National

American National is a financially strong and stable insurance organization with a legacy of trust and impact dating back to 1905. We’re committed to supporting our employees as they build meaningful careers while helping protect what matters most to our customers and communities. Guided by our core values—Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Teamwork (FIRST)—we foster a collaborative, people-centered workplace where individuals are encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a difference today and for the future.