Senior Accounting Analyst

As a Senior Accounting Analyst, you will manage the GAAP and Statutory accounting function to ensure accuracy and prepare multiple financial statements related to GAAP and Statutory accounting.

In this flex office/home role, you will be expected to work a
minimum of 10 days per month from one of the following office
locations: Madison, WI 53783; Boston, MA 02110

Madison Compensation Range: $76,000-$125,000
Boston Compensation Range: $86,000-$141,000

Position Compensation Range:

$76,000.00 - $125,000.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location.

Primary Accountabilities

* You will prepare more complex journal entries, perform analysis on general ledger activity, and complete balance sheet account reconciliations.

*Work with cross-departmental contacts to accurately record expenses, accruals, and product cost allocations.

* Develop analytical reports to proactively review general ledger activity for accuracy and appropriate coding to ensure a clean general ledger.

*Perform monthly trend analysis and investigate unexpected results within time sensitive timeframe in order to identify and correct misstatements within the proper accounting period.

*Assist with annual external audits and DOI examinations.

*Assist in preparing assigned schedules for the annual and interim audit.

*Assist with testing for system reports required for management, financial reporting and general ledger reconciliations.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

*Demonstrated experience providing customer-oriented solutions or service.

*Demonstrated experience communicating financial information

*Demonstrated experience managing/leading projects.

*Extensive knowledge of, and demonstrated experience utilizing, complex concepts related to accounting and accounting systems.

*Demonstrated experience with spreadsheets utilizing complex functions and formulas. *Solid understanding of financial reporting, financial analysis, budget and forecasting techniques or internal controls

*Demonstrated experience writing accounting memorandums on complex accounting issues and business transactions and summarizing conclusions for a non-technical audience.

Additional Qualifications/Licenses

* Preferred 3-5+ years of experience in insurance and /or public accounting experience or general ledger or operational accounting.

* Preferred Insurance experience in operations (general ledger and/or systems accounting) and reporting.

* CPA candidates are encouraged to apply.

* Preferred Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting or related field

* Preferred Workday Financial Management/General Ledger experience.

* Preferred experience with process improvement using Lean principles, or similar approach

Travel Requirements

*Up to 5%.

Physical Requirements

*Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Working Conditions

*Not Applicable.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.