Reinsurance Accountant II

Salary Range: $48,000 - $110,000

Job Posting End Date: October 18, 2024

 

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.

 

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

 

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

 

Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.

• If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership. 
• If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.

 

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

 

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Understanding of accounting principles for U.S. GAAP

 

• Focus on detail and meticulous documentation of transaction support for accruals, settlements and other reinsurance deliverables

 

• Intellectual curiosity to learn and understand the U.S. GAAP, statutory and international accounting implications of the reinsurance program

 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel

 

• Proficient in process improvement techniques including diagnostic and problem-solving skills, and facilitation and negotiation skills

 

• Aptitude for learning accounting and data analysis systems/applications

 

• Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills

 

• Ability to exhibit and maintain professionalism in accordance with corporate standards

 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to effectively collaborate with team and management

 

• Knowledge and experience with SAP preferred

 

Education & Experience Required