Sr. Analyst – Statutory Accounting and Reporting
| Company | Global Atlantic Financial Group |
|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, IA, USA |
| Salary | $57500 – $109800 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 3-5 years experience in the insurance industry or public accounting
- Experience in Statutory or US GAAP accounting in a life insurance company preferred
- Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to draw conclusions from research and report on findings
- Strong communication skills
- Work ethic and high level of personal integrity and accountability
- Experience with PeopleSoft General Ledger, Business Object Enterprise, Hyperion Financial Management Essbase, Wings, Workiva and Gain preferred
Responsibilities
- Learn on the job about statutory reporting, reinsurance transactions, accounting for investments, capital requirements, and regulatory filing process
- Prepare journal entries within the close process cycle and reconcile ledger to source information, research/explain fluctuations in financials and prepare analysis and commentary on key business drivers
- Complete monthly assigned balance sheet and/or transaction reconciliations
- Prepare quarterly and annual schedules included in the filings for a life and health insurance company and contribute to completion of schedules for multiple companies. This includes journal entry preparation/review and coordinating with other departments on work requirements and deadlines
- Assisting with external audits and examinations by preparing work papers, analyzing data, and preparing SSAP basis financial reports
- Research and compile information for ad-hoc requests, including life and annuity business analysis, rating agency data compilation, state insurance department inquiries and other departmental requests
- Collaborate with team members and other departments to help solve problems, research regulatory guidance and inquiries
- Identify and implement changes to help improve quarterly and annual schedules
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Statutory or US GAAP accounting in a life insurance company preferred
- Experience with PeopleSoft General Ledger, Business Object Enterprise, Hyperion Financial Management Essbase, Wings, Workiva and Gain preferred