Accountant II

Overview

An insurance company is seeking an Accountant II to perform intermediate-level accounting transactions, financial reporting, and financial analysis. The role requires ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles, company policies, procedures, and internal controls. Key duties include preparing regulatory filings, analyzing financial data, maintaining general ledger accuracy, and supporting internal and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reports and filings for the company and its subsidiaries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Analyze filing documents for variances or anomalies.
• Collaborate with senior staff and management to analyze complex accounting issues.
• Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist in validating general ledger balances and financial statement line items.
• Participate in the month-end close process.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing audit work-papers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 1-3 years of related experience in an accounting environment.
• Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, including insurance accounting and relevant laws and regulations.
• Intermediate analytical skills to accurately analyze large volumes of numerical data.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and resolve errors within financial processes, system workflows, or procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.
• Experience using accounting systems for transaction processing.
• Strong attention to detail, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $65,000 to $80,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, education, and location.
• Potential for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, health savings account, flexible spending account, and 401(k) plan.
• Basic life insurance and AD&D coverage at two times annual salary provided at no cost.
• Paid Time Off accrual of 0.0769 hours per paid hour (approximately 20 days per year).
• 10 paid holidays annually.

Location

This position is based within a company operating across multiple western U.S. states, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Specific location details will be provided during the hiring process.