Financial Systems Analyst I

Salary Range : $42,000 - $98,000

Job Posting End Date : November 4 , 2024

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way.

We do it all The Aflac Way .

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands.

Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Worker Designation This role is hybrid . This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices located in Columbia, SC for at least 60% of the work week.

You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Microsoft Word : Intermediate
• Microsoft Excel : Intermediate
• Knowledge and experience using data retrieval and analysis software for mainframe and PC
• Ability to use accounting knowledge to research or analyze financial applications
• Basic SAP or similar software knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of principles and practices of accounting and financial systems user applications, including input / output processing and system concepts
• Knowledge and experience performing financial analysis, systems, and quantitative businessbased analysis; ability to prepare trend analyses using internal and external information to demonstrate relevant changes and recommend improvements and solutions
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with business units
• Intermediate Knowledge and Skills in Accounting, Financial Systems, System Process Flows, Technical Use Case Preparation, Presentation Skills, Technical Requirements Definition, Data Entity-Relationship (ER) Diagramming, SDLC, Technical Writing, Technical Communication
• Intermediate Knowledge and Skills in Business Processes, Business Case Preparation, Business Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Definition Requirements, Functional Specification Development, Requirements Definition Development, Flowchart Preparation, Microsoft Office, and Visio or similar software

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting, finance or a related field
• Two years of job-related work experience in corporate-level accounting or financial systems accounting

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Education & Experience Preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation

Travel

Less than or equal to 10%

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Performs daily validation of nightly system cycles for Wynsure, VUE and FSCD; ensures that claims benefits, premium refunds and commissions processed are paid and correctly passed to FSCD and with appropriate entries in SAP;

performs job duties in in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Performs daily validation of all incoming interfaces into the SAP system; resolves discrepancies through research and makes adjustments or coordinates corrective actions with IT or the business units;

processes manual clearings, queries and analyzes financial data validates system reports and uses system knowledge to research and troubleshoot operational and financial issues.

• Performs reconciliation of cash to premium quarterly and works with Sr. Financial team member as needed to research and identify variances.
• Performs reconciliations of Wynsure, VUE and FSCD check and ACH clearing accounts, claims and suspense accounts; researches discrepancies, makes adjustments, coordinates corrective action with IT or the business units.
• Extracts, prepares, and analyzes accounting and statistical data, interprets trends or deviations from past performances to create accurate reports for management and other departments throughout the company.
• Identifies financial operational problems with Aflac systems and alerts appropriate personnel of system errors or malfunctions and controls that may impact company operations.
• Develops documentation and training for end users on how to effectively use financial system features and related applications (i.

e. Wynsure, VUE, FSCD, SAP).

• Assists with project deliverables such as project initiation requests, business and technical requirements, use cases, interface specifications, risk and issue logs, training plans and elevation / validation plans.
• Provides testing support and analysis for defect resolution.
• Monitors and analyzes processes for continuous improvement.
• Performs other duties as required.

Total Rewards

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to : education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity.

The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case.

This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

The salary range for this position is $42,000 to $98,000.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock.

On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1 hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.