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Form of work Position Overview
RGA's culture stresses high performance and collaboration, and the company hires the smartest people in the industry. And, the smart people they hire are not just number crunchers. RGA values creativity and curiosity. RGA also values humility, and its employees work together without ego to bring value to RGA while revolutionizing the life and health insurance space.
The Senior Accounting Analyst - US Finance supports all aspects of accounting, analysis, financial reporting and administration, for the US Traditional business segment. This Senior Analyst provides accounting support for all new and/or proposed transactions that are the responsibility of the US Finance department, and supports an effective and compliant internal control environment for the administration and accounting of all US Finance processes and procedures.
Responsibilities
Performs month-end financial reporting functions, which may include:
preparation of general ledger uploads; reconciling various ledger accounts
updating, reconciling and recording financial results
analysis, compiling and reporting of data based on a US GAAP and Statutory basis
reconciliation of various accounts
Performs monthly administration tasks which include settlement processing, confirmation of supporting data, treaty compliance, documentation, recording and reconciling information to the general ledger as applicable.
Identifies, performs research, and reports on differences between actual and expected financial results for assigned transactions.
Assists with set-up activities/processes for new deals, including updating various accounting systems.
Works and collaborates with other functional and corporate areas in RGA to achieve accuracy, efficiency, and effective accounting practices and procedures and responds to requests from other functional areas on various inquiries.
Assists with report development and/or updates; addresses financial reporting related questions raised by business unit, area, or function.
Shares technical expertise with others; recommends process improvements, provides functional advice and/or training as needed.
Serves as liaison to other business units, areas and functions as needed.
Maintains SOX documentation and provides as needed; may assist with year-end audit and other internal audits as needed.
Requirements
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent related work experience
8+ years accounting or auditing experience with GAAP reporting and general ledger application experience
Preferred:
Progress towards CPA
PeopleSoft or other accounting software applications experience
Insurance or reinsurance experience, including in Statutory accounting
Skills and Abilities
Required:
Advanced Excel skills
Intermediate level of investigative, analytical and problem solving skills
Intermediate interpersonal skills
Ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks, clients, and projects simultaneously
Ability to appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
Ability to translate business needs and problems into solutions
Basic negotiating and persuasion skills
General business knowledge
Preferred:
Experience with data transformation and visualization tools (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau)
Company Overview
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is one of the largest global providers of life reinsurance, with offices around the world. RGA delivers expert solutions in individual life reinsurance, individual living benefits reinsurance, group reinsurance, financial solutions, facultative underwriting and product development. Our mission is to enhance our clients' prosperity by supporting their financial and risk management capabilities.
State of Colorado: This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. The pay range for this position in Colorado is $82,790 - 112,790 per year. Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location.
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Job Reference: US08281
