What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Representative position at Athene Annuity and Life Company?
We are Athene. At Athene, we are driven to do more. We are a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. We see every day as a new opportunity to measure ourselves against the best - and then we don't stop until we've set the bar even higher. We're ready to help you achieve more.
Purpose:
The Accounting Representative provides support for the organization’s policy & agent related accounting functions. Performs routine to moderate accounting tasks with a focus balance and control processes related to disbursements. Other tasks may include working with bank files, reconciliations, journal entries, and data analysis.Accountabilities:
Accountabilities:
- Process banking tasks such as EFT rejects and notifications of change.
- Performs daily balance and control process for outgoing disbursements.
- Processes work items including stop pay requests, check copies, EFT tracer requests and return company checks.
- Notifies accounting management of outstanding accounting items, assists with research, and maintains proper documentation.
- Prepares and processes accounting journal entries.
- Adheres to corporate accounting and federal accounting standards including SOX and GAAP.
- Works with frequent supervision to complete tasks.
- Backs up other positions and performs other duties as assigned with-in the accounting unit.
Qualifications and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required; Accounting degree preferred
- Minimum 1-2 years accounting experience
- Ability to navigate multiple computer systems with minimal assistance needed
- Exhibits teamwork and collaboration
- Communicate effectively
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