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Sr. Accountant/Financial Analyst

AAA-The Auto Club Group · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteFinance$70k–$85k/yrFull-time

Position Summary

Prepares in-depth financial analyses and research to support and facilitate timely management decisions and/or financial reports or statements. Analyzes and evaluates financial implications of business decisions or transactions on financial results. Researches, evaluates and interprets financial data using advanced and emerging financial techniques and tools. Develops and manipulates complex financial models for support and analysis of business initiatives. Works with departments to ensure an understanding of financial consequences resulting from various actions. Provides support for internal and external auditors by preparing complex analytical schedules, responding to inquiries, researching issues and implementing recommended changes. Develops, designs, tests and documents system changes or upgrades. Represents finance on corporate teams and initiatives. Prepares complex journal entries, complex/higher risk account reconciliations and participates in month-end procedures. Performs employee benefit accounting and reporting. Prepares and balances the insurance company Annual Statement supplemental schedules filed with the regulators.

Qualifications

  • Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics or related field

  • Experience: Experience as a Financial Analyst/Accountant or similar position

  • Preparing and developing financial reports

  • Using automated accounting and/or management reporting systems

  • Preparing, analyzing and interpreting in-depth analyses of financial and or statistical data

  • Model development and manipulation using Microsoft Office products

  • Overseeing and guiding assigned individual deliverables to successful completion

  • Financial reporting (e.g. financial statement preparation, review and analysis)

  • Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Insurance Statutory Accounting Principles

  • Preparing complex journal entries

  • Preparing complex account analysis and general ledger reconciliations

Knowledge and Skills

  • Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing

  • Analyze complex financial data

  • Demonstrate decision making and problem solving

  • Derive actionable conclusions from analyzing data and information

  • Participate on project teams

  • Work independently

  • Multi-task

  • Work irregular or extended hours as required

Preferred Experience

  • 5+ years of accounting experience

  • Use of automated accounting systems (e.g. Workday, PeopleSoft)

  • Insurance industry knowledge/Statutory accounting experience

  • Preparation of audited financial statements

  • Preparation of insurance company statutory annual/quarterly statements

  • Researching GAAP and statutory accounting guidance

Work Environment

This position works from a home office location. Depending on the role, some employees may be required to come into the office, at a minimum, for important departmental meetings or team building events.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

A competitive salary of $70,000 - $85,000 annually with annual bonus potential based on performance. Comprehensive and flexible benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, EAP, retirement, and more.

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