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POSITION TITLE
Associate Accountant
POSITION LOCATION
Richmond VA
Lynchburg VA
YOUR ROLE
The position leads daily and monthly balancing and reconciliation process and reporting for US Life Insurance, supports monthly close processes and performs accounting processes for the Controllership team.
What you will be doing
- Prepare quarterly account reconciliations
- Complete monthly close activities, including journal entries, analysis, balancing, and reconciliations
- Monitor and review balance sheet accounts on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
- Research accounting discrepancies and provide guidance on administrative system processes and the general ledger
- Support and monitor robotic process automation (RPA) bots and assist with automation coding
- Lead process improvement initiatives by coordinating teams, gathering requirements, identifying solutions, resolving issues, and implementing process changes
- Participate in special projects and broader process improvement efforts
- Support KPMG and GCAS audit requests
- Serve as a surge resource as needed
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent accounting experience
- Experience supporting process improvement from a functional perspective
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities
- Advanced Excel and Oracle Financials reporting skills
- Self-motivated professional who works collaboratively with others
Employee Benefits & Well-Being
Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.
- Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
- Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
- Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
- Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
- Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
- Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
- Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services
ADDITIONAL
- At this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent accounting experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- Oracle Financials reporting experience
- Experience supporting process improvement from a functional perspective
- Ability to prepare quarterly account reconciliations and complete monthly close activities
- Experience monitoring and supporting RPA bots and assisting with automation coding
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities
- Self-motivated and able to work collaboratively
Genworth Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Genworth and has not been reviewed or approved by Genworth.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is frequently described as good when considered alongside a comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package with preventive care options and expanded mental-health counseling access. On-site clinics/fitness centers in some locations and gym reimbursement further strengthen the perceived health offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off offerings are presented as wide-ranging, including paid volunteer time, paid family leave, time off for voting, and flexibility to roll over time in some cases. Additional programs like crisis-management time off and multiple paid-leave options contribute to a strong overall leave picture.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support is positioned as holistic, spanning work/life services such as life coaches, digital wellbeing programs, and caregiver-focused resources. Financial wellbeing add-ons like free personal financial planning and workshops also contribute to the broader lifestyle value of the rewards package.
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What We Do
Genworth is an insurance company that is dedicated to help people secure their financial lives, families, and futures. Genworth Financial, Inc. is a leading insurance holding company committed to helping families achieve the dream of home ownership and address the financial challenges of aging through its leadership positions in mortgage insurance and long term care insurance. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Genworth traces its roots back to 1871. Our products and services are offered through financial intermediaries, advisors, independent distributors and sales specialists.
