Staff Accountant

Overview

This role involves supporting the general ledger month-end close process for the core Retirement business. The Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries, maintain accounting schedules, and collaborate with management to support financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities for the core Retirement line of business, including revenues, expenses, and lower risk balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare journal entries along with supporting documentation and analyses.
• Utilize various systems to compile reports necessary for monthly close tasks and processes.
• Prepare account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Maintain narrative documentation of processes, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements.
• Support external audit requirements and maintain Sarbanes-Oxley compliance reporting and documentation.
• Identify accounting issues proactively and suggest improvements to existing processes.
• Support recording transactions between affiliated entities.
• Assist with special projects for management and other financial functions as needed.
• Collaborate with business leaders to properly account for expenses.
• Work with other departments to ensure efficient and effective monthly closes and financial reporting.
• Protect and properly handle all confidential data to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with accounting software and databases.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to streamline and improve accounting processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functional areas.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Additional Information

• For virtual remote positions, an uninterrupted workspace during business hours and an internet speed of 25 Mbps or better is required.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fair hiring practices.