Staff Accountant I - Financial Reporting STAT

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. We need to parse the posting. Content: - About the Company: description (maybe not needed as a section? The instruction says use headings for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. "About the Company" is not listed; we could either ignore or maybe treat as part of About the role? Probably we should not include a heading for About the Company because not in list. But we could include it as a

maybe? The instruction: "use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., meaning those are examples, not exclusive? It says use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Likely they expect those headings only. So we should not create About the Company heading. We could incorporate company description into a

before sections? The instruction: "Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences." It doesn't forbid extra

outside sections. Probably we can include a brief intro paragraph about company as a

before sections. But they said "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Might be okay to include a short intro. But we need to preserve ALL substantive information. So we need to include company description somewhere. We have sections: - About the Role: we have paragraph describing role. Could be placed under

About the role

with

. - Responsibilities: list of duties (the bullet points after "Prepare reinsurance settlement statements..." etc). Those are responsibilities. - Requirements: maybe education and experience? The posting has "What We’re Looking For: Qualifications:" then Education, Experience, Systems, Insurance experience a plus. Then "Key Skills & Capabilities:" which could be Skills. Thus we can map: Qualifications: Education, Experience, Systems, Insurance experience a plus. Skills: Key Skills & Capabilities list. Benefits: list under "Why Choose Security Benefit?" includes many benefits. Pay: Not explicitly stated; they mention "Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses". That is pay info. So we can include Pay section with that sentence. Schedule: They mention hybrid schedule: "We work a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility to work both remotely and on-site." So Schedule section. We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID. We must remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. At end there is "Ready to Make an Impact? Apply today by visiting our career page to submit your resume. We’re excited to meet you! Security Benefit is an Equal Opportunity Employer." That's application instructions and EEO boilerplate; remove. Also remove duplicated lines? Not seeing duplicates. Now craft HTML. Structure:

About the Company: Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $75 billion in assets under management. We offer opportunities to thrive, innovate, and make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in driving the future of the U.S. retirement industry. Security Benefit is a PLACE where we promise to help our customers To and Through Retirement®. We’re proud to have been recognized as one of the best in the business: Named to Ward’s 50 list of top-performing life-health insurance companies; Recognized on list of Ingram’s Top 100 Private Companies in the Kansas City area in 2024.

Then sections:

About the role

As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the preparation, analysis, and accuracy of reinsurance settlement statements in accordance with U.S. STAT. This role contributes to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; supports internal control over financial reporting (ICFR); and assists with external audit activities. The Staff Accountant position reports to the Manager, STAT Financial Reporting, this is an individual contributor role suited to a detail-oriented accounting professional who executes defined tasks with a high degree of accuracy and a growth mindset. This position is based in Overland Park, Kansas, Topeka, Kansas or Des Moines, Iowa. We work a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility to work both remotely and on-site.

But note schedule mention also appears; maybe we should not duplicate schedule info in About the role; but it's okay. However schedule section will also contain that. Might be duplication but okay. Better to keep schedule info only in Schedule section. So remove hybrid schedule sentence from About the role. Thus About the role paragraph ends before schedule. Now Responsibilities: list of duties. We need

• for each duty. Duties list: - Prepare reinsurance settlement statements and supporting schedules with a focus on accuracy, control integrity, and adherence to U.S. STAT; - Support the month-end and quarter-end close process, ensuring adherence to control requirements and timelines; - Assist in the maintenance of controls over the reinsurance processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosures; - Assist in the development and enhancement of procedures and control narratives; - Assist with internal and external audit requests, including walkthroughs, testing support, and remediation documentation; - Analyze financial statements to identify trends and ensure accuracy of reported results; summarize findings for review by the Manager; - Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders across Finance and Internal Controls to support communication and process alignment; - Contribute to a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement; - Perform special projects and other duties as assigned. Make each as
• . Now Requirements: maybe combine Education, Experience, Systems, Insurance experience a plus. We could have

  Requirements

  with
  • ... etc. But also Qualifications heading is separate? The instruction includes Qualifications as a possible heading. We have both Qualifications and Skills. So we can do:

    Qualifications

    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
    • Experience: 1+ years of accounting or financial reporting preferred.
    • Systems: Experience working with ERP systems (PeopleSoft or Oracle Fusion preferred); intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Insurance experience a plus.
    Then Skills:

    Skills

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all work product.
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to summarize findings clearly and collaborate across teams.
    • Strong organizational skills and time management with the ability to meet critical deadlines and manage competing priorities with close supervision.
    • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while maintaining a collaborative team orientation.
    • High level of integrity with a commitment to compliance and ethical standards in all financial reporting activities.
    • Growth mindset with a willingness to learn, receive feedback, and develop technical and professional capabilities over time.
    Benefits: list from "Why Choose Security Benefit?": - Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses to reward your contributions. - 33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance). - Paid parental leave after 90 days of service. - Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance. - 401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan. - Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance to give you peace of mind. - Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care. - Life Insurance to protect your loved ones. - Educational assistance to support your career development. - Associate assistance programs for your personal and professional well-being. We'll put each as
  • . Pay: we have "Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses". Already in benefits list but we could still have Pay section with that sentence. However to avoid duplication, maybe we keep Pay section just that sentence, and benefits exclude that line. But the instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; duplication is okay but better not duplicate. We could put Pay section with that sentence, and benefits list without that line. Let's do that. Thus Pay section:

    Pay

    Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses to reward your contributions.

    Benefits section: list remaining benefits. Schedule: hybrid schedule sentence. Thus Schedule section:

    Schedule

    We work a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility to work both remotely and on-site.

    Location info: Overland Park, Kansas, Topeka, Kansas or Des Moines, Iowa. This is location; not a heading; we could include in About the role paragraph or maybe as a separate

    . Since we have no heading for location, we can include in About the role paragraph. Thus About the role paragraph will include location. Now ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like "We’re Looking for a Staff Accountant I!" maybe we can keep as a heading? The instruction says do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it). So we should not include that line as heading. Could we keep it as a

    ? It's basically a tagline; maybe we can keep as a

    before sections. But it's not substantive? It's just marketing. Might be okay to keep but not required. Safer to omit? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information". That line is not substantive; it's just a title. So we can drop it. Now produce HTML fragment. Let's craft:

    About the Company: Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $75 billion in assets under management. We offer opportunities to thrive, innovate, and make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in driving the future of the U.S. retirement industry. Security Benefit is a PLACE where we promise to help our customers To and Through Retirement®. We’re proud to have been recognized as one of the best in the business: Named to Ward’s 50 list of top-performing life-health insurance companies; Recognized on list of Ingram’s Top 100 Private Companies in the Kansas City area in 2024.

    About the role

    As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the preparation, analysis, and accuracy of reinsurance settlement statements in accordance with U.S. STAT. This role contributes to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; supports internal control over financial reporting (ICFR); and assists with external audit activities. The Staff Accountant position reports to the Manager, STAT Financial Reporting, this is an individual contributor role suited to a detail-oriented accounting professional who executes defined tasks with a high degree of accuracy and a growth mindset. This position is based in Overland Park, Kansas, Topeka, Kansas or Des Moines, Iowa.

    Responsibilities

    • Prepare reinsurance settlement statements and supporting schedules with a focus on accuracy, control integrity, and adherence to U.S. STAT;
    • Support the month-end and quarter-end close process, ensuring adherence to control requirements and timelines;
    • Assist in the maintenance of controls over the reinsurance processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosures;
    • Assist in the development and enhancement of procedures and control narratives;
    • Assist with internal and external audit requests, including walkthroughs, testing support, and remediation documentation;
    • Analyze financial statements