At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Accounting Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting fundamentals, hands-on experience in financial transactions and account payable processes, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.Key Responsibilities- Process and record accounting transactions accurately and timely.
- Prepare and maintain journal entries, reconciliations, and financial records.
- Manage Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing and vendor payments.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and financial controls.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and queries.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external customers regarding accounting-related matters.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records for audit purposes.
- Assisting with reviewing claim and inventory data files with inputs from third party vendors to prepare payment amounts and initiate the payment process
- Assisting with preparation balance sheet reconciliations of inventory, claims paid and other insurance recoveries
- Monthly reconciliations to supplier statements
- Provide support for additional ad-hoc accounting duties to help the Finance team workload.
- Documentation, implementation and monitoring of accounting treatments and financial controls.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in Accounting and Finance operations.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, accounting entries, and financial processes.
- Hands-on experience in Accounts Payable functions.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with customers and stakeholders.
- Bookkeeping experience
- Experience of working with multi currencies, multiple suppliers and people across a complex business desirable
- SAP, GRID or relevant ERP software experience desirable
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with SAP S/4HANA is highly desirable/advantage.
- Exposure to ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Experience in a shared services or global business environment is an added advantage.
Key Skills
- Accounting Fundamentals
- Journal Entries
- Accounts Payable
- Financial Reconciliations
- SAP S/4HANA (Preferred)
- Customer/Stakeholder Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Attention to detail
- Accurate data entry skills
- Proficient in Excel
- Self-motivated
- Quick to learn
- Efficient
- Able to work under pressure and in a fast-moving environment
Primary Skills
Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Preparation of Financial ReportsShift Time
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About Allstate
Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.
The Allstate Corporation is one of the largest publicly held insurance providers in the United States. Ranked No. 84 in the 2023 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue, The Allstate Corporation owns and operates 18 companies in the United States, Canada, Northern Ireland, and India. Allstate India Private Limited, also known as Allstate India, is a subsidiary of The Allstate Corporation. The India talent center was set up in 2012 and operates under the corporation's Good Hands promise. As it innovates operations and technology, Allstate India has evolved beyond its technology functions to be the critical strategic business services arm of the corporation. With offices in Bengaluru and Pune, the company offers expertise to the parent organization’s business areas including technology and innovation, accounting and imaging services, policy administration, transformation solution design and support services, transformation of property liability service design, global operations and integration, and training and transition.
Learn more about Allstate India here.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance operations.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, accounting entries, and financial processes.
- Hands-on experience in accounts payable functions.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with customers and stakeholders.
- Bookkeeping experience.
- Experience working with multiple currencies and suppliers in a complex business environment.
- SAP, GRID, or relevant ERP software experience.
- Experience working with SAP S/4HANA.
- Exposure to ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Experience in a shared services or global business environment.
Allstate Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Allstate and has not been reviewed or approved by Allstate.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and a company-funded pension, providing notable long-term value. These features are described as standout components of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as generous, with vacation and parental leave available. This breadth of leave supports work-life needs for a range of situations.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work arrangements include options for in-office, remote, or hybrid work. This flexibility is positioned as a meaningful part of the total rewards experience.
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What We Do
At Allstate, we're advocates for peace of mind and a good life. And that comes through in everything we do. From building diverse and innovative teams that truly understand our customers' needs, to challenging each other to develop our careers in a meaningful way, and finally to the incredible results we're able to achieve together. See how we’re creating a better future through innovation, advocacy, and empowering people and communities
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