Senior Financial Accounting Analyst – Corporate Accountant
Mutual Of OmahaAbout the role
Mutual of Omaha is seeking a highly skilled and detail oriented Senior Financial Accounting Analyst to join our Finance team within the Product Accounting & Reporting function. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting through ownership of complex accounting processes, account reconciliations, and journal entries across multiple business units.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound accounting judgment, and a passion for continuous improvement. This role partners closely with actuarial, compliance, audit, and finance teams to resolve issues, support close activities, and maintain strong internal controls. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will take a proactive, highly collaborative approach, leveraging financial systems and data to drive operational excellence and accurate financial outcomes.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Estimated Salary: $80,000-$90,000, plus annual bonus opportunity.
- 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
- Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details.
- Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
- Own and review balance sheet account reconciliations, including intercompany, valuation, reserve, and suspense related accounts.
- Identify and lead process improvement opportunities focused on efficiency, standardization, and strengthened controls.
- Maintain and execute reconciliation controls, including out-of-balance analysis and verification procedures.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 4+ years of accounting or financial reporting experience.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
- You promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.
- Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 5–10% annually) to attend Finance and Actuarial events (travel reimbursed).
- Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.
PREFERRED:
- Insurance or financial services industry experience.
- Experience with OneStream or similar financial consolidation systems.
- Prior experience supporting audits or system implementations.
- Understanding of statutory and GAAP accounting principles, as well as insurance business processes.
- Technical aptitude to understand financial data flow across systems.
We value diverse experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply!
If you have questions about your application or the hiring process, email our Talent Acquisition area at careers@mutualofomaha.com. Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status.
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