Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting | Hybrid

What you do:

Supports timely and accurate deliverables of the team/division. Assists in preparation of quarterly and year-end financial statements while facilitating a strong and effective internal control environment.  Takes the lead on key projects and act as mentor to others on the team. Excellent communication and organizational skills are key as this position interacts with several departments within the company. Additional focus will be on automating manual processes to be more efficient using Excel based tools and generative AI. You will report to the Financial Reporting Manager.

Financial Reporting:

• Takes the lead on the preparation of financial statements, footnotes and supplemental disclosures on a Statutory basis
• Ensures technical compliance with accounting guidance and other regulations
• Provides thorough analysis of financial statements
• Works independently to resolve more complex inquiries, requests or issues

Internal Control Environment:

• Solid understanding of the importance of internal controls to a top-tier financial team with meticulous adherence to the controls in place including process documentation and testing
• Recommends improvements to controls or need for future controls
• Good understanding of interrelationship of controls with other areas

Projects:

• Acts as the lead or has significant role on increasingly complex issues or projects
• Identifies problems and issues and develops creative solutions
• Manages multiple tasks related to the project, establishes clear roles and responsibilities and keeps to a deadline
• Communicates effectively within the project team

Leadership and communication:

• Serves as role model to others
• Demonstrates resilience and composure under stress
• Works to motivate peers on the team
• Strong understanding of mission and vision of team, department and company
• Is recognized as a "go-to" resource for team
• Beginning ability to anticipate breakdowns and how to minimize impact
• Developing ability to make strong recommendations
• Operates with a high level of motivation and sense of urgency; meets deadlines
• Takes ownership for ensuring that work is performed with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
• Assists with fostering an environment of collaboration in pursuit of common goals

• Takes charge when an opportunity presents itself at the team, and at times, department level; able to identify problems, issues and potential solutions

What you bring:

• 2+ years’ experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required
• Solid understanding of Statutory accounting guidance as well as internal controls 
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal and technical skills
• Proven ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require immigration sponsorship for visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B, L-1, TN, etc.). If you are currently on CPT/OPT, you are ineligible due to the need for future immigration sponsorship. 

Base Salary Range $66,000-132,000

Actual base salary may vary based upon factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity of peers, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual incentive program. 

What we offer:

At Allianz Life, we’re proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families. We offer a choice of comprehensive medical and dental plan options, a generous time off plan and an outstanding 401(k) company match. Plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias. Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that welcomes, includes and celebrates diversity. Our generous benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we’re routinely recognized as a top workplace employer.

75674 | Finance & Accounting | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz US Life | Full-Time | Permanent

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. 

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow. #TS-LI1

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