Financial Accountant Senior - Life Company

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Financial Accountant to join our Life Insurance Accounting team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to play a vital part in our organization’s financial success. This dynamic position goes beyond traditional general ledger accounting. You will support the monthly close processes, compliance, and regulatory requirements, ensuring accuracy across financial statements. Additionally, you will support audits and interact frequently with internal and external auditors, actively contributing to the effective execution of our internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) processes. This position also offers high exposure and leadership on ongoing Life Insurance Accounting projects inflight.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in the following locations: San Antonio TX, Plano TX, Charlotte NC, Tampa FL, Colorado Springs CO, Phoenix AZ

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Applies advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT) and regulatory accounting treatment to complex accounting transactions and shares understanding of key implications.
• May assist team members in developing knowledge of various accounting transactions.
• Makes recommendations, prepares and communicates processes and procedures, financial results and analysis to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists in resolving accounting issues and makes recommendations to leadership.
• Performs in a financial accounting advisory capacity to operational business leaders on matters pertaining to business initiatives or strategies. Collaborates and maintains strong relationships with business partners.
• Leads special projects related to financial accounting and coordinates with key stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Resolves issues and provides informed, proactive reporting and analysis to enable effective decision making.
• Develops and maintains processes, procedures and tools impacting financial accounting that may impact the finance organization.
• Facilitates and reviews internal controls to ensure an effective and efficient financial system.
• Reviews the work of team members and provides guidance and coaching when issues arise.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; OR a Bachelor's degree in another field coupled with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree when coupled with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• 6 years of relevant work experience performing accounting functions including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and preparing financial results for internal and external purposes or other similar experience.
• Advanced knowledge and application of GAAP and STAT or regulatory accounting practices.
• Demonstrated ability to partner and communicate effectively with internal and external team members.
• Advanced knowledge of financial or accounting data analysis techniques and statistical methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant technical accounting and reporting disciplines.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Word.

What sets you apart:

• 6+ years month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing experience.
• 6+ years general ledger experience.
• Certified Public Accountant or working toward the CPA designation.
• Experience working in accounting for an insurance company.
• Experience working in Oracle.
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $85,040 - $162,550

Compensation: USAA