Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting | Hybrid

At Allianz Life, we are driven by our mission – we secure your future – and by our common goal of caring for tomorrow. We care for our employees by promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and be rewarded for their success. We care for our customers by creating new products that help them protect their families and pursue their retirement goals. We care for our community by giving time, resources, and donations. And we care for the future by supporting sustainability, protecting the local environment, and promoting societal equity. 

 

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:

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