Accountant Ii Or Sr Accountant Of Financial Reporting

Senior Accountant III of Financial Reporting

Position Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity to continue your financial career in the corporate finance department of one of the fastest growing life insurance companies in the country. National Life Group currently has an opening for an Accountant II or Senior Accountant to join a team that is fundamental to the Financial Reporting and analysis function of the organization. This position offers a chance to gain broad accounting, finance, and industry experience in a dynamic environment. Qualified candidates will be proven self-starters who desire to advance into future leadership positions. The Accountant II or Senior Accountant reports to the Manager of Financial Reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and/or review GAAP and Statutory financial statements, regulatory filings and related reconciliation controls.
• Participate in financial close process by preparing and/or reviewing journal entries and analyzing results, oversee close calendar.
• Analyze and implement business process changes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of accounting function.
• Analyze business processes for compliance with corporate policy/procedures, as well as state and federal regulatory authorities.
• Provide support to senior level management on special projects as assigned.
• Create, analyze, and communicate monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports and ensure financial information has been recorded accurately.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
• Participate and lead in the planning, forecasting, and budgeting for business units.
• Research technical accounting standards and apply to reporting results and disclosures. Assist with drafting accounting policy memos.
• Train and mentor junior staff. 

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years for Accountant II and Minimum 7 years for Accountant III of experience in accounting, Financial Reporting, and/or auditing
• Bachelor's degree, concentration in accounting preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting experience (preferred).
• CPA (preferred)
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with US GAAP Accounting and or Statutory Reporting
• Proven ability to execute within time constraints.
• Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve financial issues.
• Ability to continually manage multiple priorities.

The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.  National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employmentNational Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies. National Life Group1 National Life DrMontpelier, VT 05604

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