Assurant has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Accountant!
This job has primary responsibility for the reconciliation activities for a specific functional team(s) of the Reconciliation Center of Excellence (Recon CoE) over a specific segment and product line. Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, this role has responsibility for approving assigned reconciliations, preparing complex reconciliations, and supporting management with assisting and guiding other less experienced staff. This role will establish and maintain strong partnership with internal teams as well as external stakeholders. Strong focus on establishing processes and procedures to ensure quality and effective controls are in place for areas of functional responsibilities. This includes but not limited to ensuring the delivery of accurate balance sheet reconciliations, develop and maintain documentation/SOPs for the reconciliation process, driving standardization and enhancements for the reconciliation process for areas of responsibility and ensuring reconciliations are performed according to policy for product line of responsibility.
What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?
- Responsible for varying complexities of balance sheet reconciliations. Will approve reconciliations (offshore) and prepare complex reconciliations which are approved by the Manager
- Demonstrate an understanding of related upstream/downstream processes and inter-dependencies related to all balance sheet reconciliations of responsibility
- Completes timely and accurate analytics on balance sheet reconciliations prepared and approved in scope
- Supports the aging analysis compilation and review along with Accounting Analyst
- Provide guidance on reconciliation requirements for area of responsibility
- Requires networking and relationship building with business and operational stakeholders
- Monitor and review key financial metrics and management reporting
- Participate in projects and initiatives including but not limited to, system integrations, acquisitions, and process improvement for areas of responsibility
What are the requirements needed for this position?
- BA or BS in Accounting, CPA preferred
- Minimum 3 years of related general accounting experience, insurance preferred
- Demonstrated experience working with Oracle ERP or other ERP tools
- Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically excel, word, and power point
- Experience in analytical skills: gather & analyze data, identify trends and differences, communicate the impact or story appropriately, and ensure relevant resolution for all activities
- Supporting manager in transformational initiatives
- Ability to demonstrate strong collaboration, delegation, and partnering skills
Other Requirements
- Knowledge of US GAAP, STAT, internal controls, financial reporting and data analysis and trending preferred
- Understanding of progressive accounting practices and procedures
- Blackline or other reconciliation tool usage a plus
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements (i.e., SOX, audits)
- Working in an enterprise center of excellence environment a plus
- Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and perform in a fast-paced environment
- Adhere to strict timelines for recurring deliverables such as quarter-end close activities which may require extended working hours during those periods
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft BI Reporting / Cubes a plus
- Public accounting and/or Audit experience a plus
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
- Working knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid understanding and experience with internal control frameworks
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and overcome challenges
At Assurant, we celebrate the differences that make us who we are. By assembling extraordinary teams from a variety of races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, experiences, and abilities, we’re able to better reflect the global communities where we live and work. By working to remove barriers, we ensure equity for everyone. The pursuit of inclusion rests with each of us. Because it’s only by listening to and representing the unique voices of every individual that we can innovate for all.
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What We Do
Assurant is more than a place to work. It’s a place where your work matters.
Our employees are the heart and soul of our company. Our work environment fosters teamwork and collaboration. We provide ways to make meaningful contributions, learn and develop professionally. We encourage creativity and innovation. The more our employees succeed, the better we are able to serve our customers.
Assurant is the company that protects and secures the places people live and the things they buy. We’re a Fortune 500 company with approximately 16,000 employees in 21 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. We help keep life running smoothly for more than 300 million people around the world. Protecting 38 million mobile devices. 40 million motor vehicles. 80 million appliances. 36 million mortgages. And that's just the beginning.
Our Uncompromising Values
Our values guide the way we support our customers and work with one another.
Common Sense - We seek simple, straightforward solutions that keep life running smoothly for the clients and consumers we serve.
Common Decency - We act with integrity. We treat others with respect, courtesy, and kindness. We’re honest, transparent and committed to doing the right thing.
Uncommon Thinking - We're never satisfied with the status quo. We seek diverse perspectives and thrive on challenge. We believe there's always a way to build upon our successes.
Uncommon Results - We focus on actionable solutions that deliver measurable results. We approach each challenge with a sense of urgency, striving to exceed every expectation.
Our Purpose
Assurant helps our clients protect and support the major purchases people make. Things like their homes, cars, appliances and phones. But we understand what matters most. It’s not the things we protect. It’s the millions of people we serve.
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