What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant 2 - Accounting and Financial Reporting position at Sammons Financial Group Companies?
What You Can Expect In This Role
Accounting position within the Financial Reporting team of the Corporate Accounting Division. Preparation and analysis of internal and external financial statements, footnotes and related analytical reports. Work in a positive, professional and collaborative fashion with employees at all levels across the organization.
What You'll Do In This Role
USD $54,470.00 - USD $90,783.00 /Yr. Range includes data points from multiple labor markets. Specific range is dependent on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired to perform the position. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. For a narrower salary range specific to your labor market, please inquire.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
At this time, we’re not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)
Accounting position within the Financial Reporting team of the Corporate Accounting Division. Preparation and analysis of internal and external financial statements, footnotes and related analytical reports. Work in a positive, professional and collaborative fashion with employees at all levels across the organization.
What You'll Do In This Role
- Apply knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles to the preparation and analysis of the statutory-based quarterly/annual financial statements and filings.
- Apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with an emphasis on insurance-based concepts to preparation and analysis of the GAAP financial statements.
- Prepare settlement schedules and journal entries for reinsurance treaties. Implementation impact of new treaties or treaty amendments.
- Prepare journal entries to support the financial reporting functions and reconcile account balances to supporting documentation.
- Produce various analytical reports, research items or trends that are unusual and communicate findings to leadership.
- Coordinate with and support external auditors in areas of responsibility applicable to the external audits.
- Utilize familiarity with the Sammons Financial Group (SFG) entities, business units, chart of accounts, profit centers, hierarchies, processes and controls in order to assist the Financial Reporting team meet the department's goals.
- Utilize familiarity with the SFG SAP general ledger systems, policy administration systems, journal entry interface systems and other applicable technology used by the Financial Reporting team.
- Participate in the preparation of statutory and GAAP financial plans.
- Support the Financial Reporting team in special assignments and projects as deemed necessary to meet departmental goals.
- Maintain procedural documentation for all assigned tasks and adhere to processes and procedures in support of the required internal controls.
- Develop and maintain effective, positive and collaborative, working relationships with key stakeholders across the organization including several geographic locations.
- Demonstrate the SFG core values of Accountability, Openness, Respect and Integrity.
- Demonstrate collaborative team skills within and outside of Corporate Accounting; work in a positive fashion toward common organization goals
- The workload may occasionally demand additional work outside of the company's standard 40-hour work week.
- Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
- As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
- Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary.
- Bachelor's Degree Accounting Required
- insurance accounting or applicable public accounting experience Preferred
- Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with individuals outside of Corporate Accounting
- Effective analytical and critical thinking skills and a professional judgement disposition
- Ability to work independently with limited guidance
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and allocate time as needed
- Demonstrates professionalism, motivation and intellectual curiosity
- Ability to adapt to change and learn quickly
- Desire to attain or further insurance-industry specific accounting and finance skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills; working knowledge of company-specific software applications
- Basic knowledge of insurance industry-specific GAAP and statutory accounting concepts
- Working knowledge of insurance products
- Due to the financial nature and level of accountability of this position, a credit and criminal background check is required - The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires Sammons Financial Group Companies to notify you that, as a routine part of processing this application for employment, Sammons Financial Group may request a consumer report on you to verify all information contained in this application. Such report may include information about work-related behaviors, performance, character, general reputation, and personal characteristics, in addition to information about your previous employment, education, credit history and criminal records
- Sammons Financial Group offers a competitive benefit package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Retirement, PTO and Holiday Pay.
- Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a 100% company-funded retirement plan, so you can save for retirement without contributing a penny of your own paycheck.
- Healthy balance between work and personal lives. Friday afternoons off all year long, competitive PTO, and generous number of paid holidays.
- Our incentive program for defined goals subject to eligibility and performance. Monetary rewards are based on individual and/or overall company performance.
- Colleagues who support one another, model our core values, and drive our healthy, high-performing culture.
USD $54,470.00 - USD $90,783.00 /Yr. Range includes data points from multiple labor markets. Specific range is dependent on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired to perform the position. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. For a narrower salary range specific to your labor market, please inquire.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
At this time, we’re not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)
Salary : $90,783
