FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office and partially from home.

The Sr Financial Reporting Accountant assists with the accounting and reporting for the companys GAAP and statutory basis financial statements.

This includes compliance reporting with external constituents and coordination with the Financial Planning & Analysis team for internal management reporting of financial results.

The role also requires strong technical knowledge to ensure compliance and accuracy in reporting.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice.

Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

What you do

• Oversee the GAAP and statutory accounting and reporting for various business blocks within the consolidated Company and related subsidiaries.
• Complete timely and accurate monthly and quarterly accounting related to these blocks.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of statutory regulatory forms and exhibits.
• Monitor monthly and quarterly balancing processes for the Financial Reporting team and troubleshoot balancing variances.
• Assist with the audits and examinations of independent external auditors, State Insurance Department examiners, and any other audits or examinations required as needed.
• Participate in technology projects and initiatives related to financial reporting.
• Additional duties as required.

What you bring

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 of accounting related experience required. Previous public accounting and / or insurance accounting experience a plus.
• Strong technology skills including advanced Excel and Power BI.
• Oracle or Workiva experience / knowledge is a plus.
• Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed; high level of initiative and motivation.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills to meet timelines for accurate filing of regulatory and management reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels in an organization and with other business partners.

What We Offer

• Our company motto is Fulfilling Life and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.
• Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members / customers.
• Were committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.
• A total rewards package with all the comprehensive health and welfare benefits youd expect, including competitive pay and incentives, 401(k), flexible work schedules and time off to care for yourself and others.
• Additional popular benefits, including tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment, an incentivized well-being program, adoption assistance, paid time off for volunteering, training and career development opportunities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, were committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.