Financial & Accounting Analyst I, STAT Financial Reporting

American Equity is seeking highly talented ambitious financial and accounting professionals interested in joining a dynamic accounting function that contributes to company strategy and sustainable business performance. 

*Location: West Des Moines, IA and will need to work an on-site hybrid schedule* 

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:   

The Accounting Analyst performs professional financial reporting, analysis and/or accounting work supporting U.S. Statutory-basis Financial Reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Supports, prepares and files quarterly and annual statutory-basis financial statements, MD&A and related exhibits. The incumbent is also responsible for performing the U.S. statutory-basis accounting for certain balances, including review of supporting analysis and preparing or reviewing journal entries.

• Assists with quarterly financial statement close process across the Company.
• Prepares and reviews various reconciliations as part of quarterly close process.
• Prepares and reviews key financial statement analysis files as part of quarterly close process.
• Prepares, supports and/or reviews including:
• Quarterly/annual statutory financial statement and supplement filings.
• Statutory audited financial statements.
• Quarterly RBC computations.
• Other compliance reports and related payments
• Works directly with external auditors on various reviews and audits.
• Contributes to process improvement initiatives for financial statement close process.

General

• Contributes to automation, continuous improvement and other projects.
• Maintains and/or improves existing reporting processes and controls.
• Creates standardized and ad-hoc reports.
• Performs other related work as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Reports:

None

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year credited college or university in accounting, finance or related field of study; plus one (1) to three (3) years of progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Insurance or annuity experience a plus.

Other relevant experience is as follows:

Financial Reporting

• Experience working with annual statement software.
• Enterprise ledger system experience, e.g., SAP

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Basic general accounting knowledge.
• Knowledge of the life and annuity insurance industry, including products issued, operating activities performed across the entity, and the regulatory environment.
• Basic understanding of financial statement accounts and internal controls of a life and annuity company, including investment and actuarial balances.
• Ability to apply prior knowledge and experience working in various financial systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office suite proficiency including Excel.
• Strong attention to numeric and other detail; ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply to practical situations.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to successfully handle pressure, prioritize work and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong systems and process aptitude.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with internal and external parties at all levels.

This description covers the major purpose and essential functions of the job.  It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each task is to be performed.  Employees may receive other job-related instructions and be required to perform other job-related work requested by their manager.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.