Technical Accountant

Overview

This role involves serving as a technical accounting resource supporting accurate financial reporting and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze accounting guidance related to new transactions, contracts, business arrangements, acquisitions, strategic initiatives, regulatory developments, and emerging accounting standards.
• Prepare accounting position papers and technical memoranda documenting accounting conclusions and supporting rationale.
• Interpret and apply GAAP, SAP, NAIC guidance, and other applicable regulatory accounting and reporting requirements.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes by ensuring accuracy to internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting standards.
• Evaluate accounting implications of technical areas such as revenue recognition, leases, investments, reserves, contingencies, impairments, and capital or surplus impacts.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies, including related control documentation, and support implementation of new accounting standards and process changes.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reviews by preparing schedules, analyses, and responses to inquiries.
• Identify and document opportunities to strengthen internal controls over financial reporting, improve processes, and increase reporting efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners and external auditors/regulators to provide accounting guidance, financial insights, and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Monitor developments in accounting and regulatory standards and communicate impacts and recommendations to management.
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and finance transformation initiatives, where applicable.
• Assist the Manager in delegating tasks, overseeing execution of key responsibilities, and mentoring less experienced staff to promote quality work and professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or related field.
• Master’s degree in Accounting OR Certified Public Accountant designation (active or inactive) OR minimum 5 years’ experience leading technical accounting research, accounting policy development, accounting position papers, and technical accounting analyses.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in public accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, or regulatory accounting.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Sr. Auditor, Sr. Accountant (as applicable).

Compensation & Benefits

• Incentive pay program (EPIP)
• Health/Vision/Dental insurance
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
• Fertility/Adoption assistance
• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
• 401(k) plan matching up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources
• Base compensation is only one component of a competitive Total Rewards package

Location

• Remote, hybrid, or onsite work is available in accordance with the employer’s Telecommuting Policy.
• Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.