What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Accounting Analyst position at Kansas City Life Insurance Company?
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent work experience is required.
- At least 3 years of experience in financial accounting and reporting, management accounting, or accounting/financial operations.
- Able to participate in cross-functional initiatives and collaborate among numerous business relationships.
- Good written and oral communications skills.
- High professional and ethical standards related to applying and complying with reporting and operational standards and regulations.
- Ability to be part of a team of motivated professionals, and to handle multiple tasks.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Verify non-ledger journal entry posting, and record journal entries as assigned.
- Support Finance Management in the close process and generation of financial statements by preparing financial statement analytics and variance analysis. Review and validate financial statements within defined parameters.
- Manage key financial processes that may include variable accounts administration and reporting; preparation of key parts of compliance reporting (such as the Management Disclosure and Analysis), Premium Processing, Treasury Operations and Mortgage Loan Administration.
- Resolve complex accounting issues by applying expertise and knowledge of the financial reporting guidelines as well as internal processes and procedures.
- Assist in the research of statutory and GAAP Financial reporting requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of audit workpapers for internal and external auditors and regulatory examinations.
- Maintain metadata and accounts in general ledger, chart of accounts, and financial reporting software. Administer maintenance of data for the various financial systems as assigned: HFM, Investments/CAMRA and Mortgage Administration/FICS and Premium Processing/Interactive Lockbox.
- Assist in the design and testing of financial internal controls.
- Contribute to the success of the Finance Division through the completion of special projects and directives as assigned.
Kansas City Life Insurance Company is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.
Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position.
