Lead Accountant

Assurant has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Accountant!

This job has primary responsibility for the reconciliation activities for a specific functional team(s) of the Reconciliation Center of Excellence (Recon CoE) over a specific segment and product line. Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, this role has responsibility for approving assigned reconciliations, preparing complex reconciliations, and supporting management with assisting and guiding other less experienced staff. This role will establish and maintain strong partnership with internal teams as well as external stakeholders. Strong focus on establishing processes and procedures to ensure quality and effective controls are in place for areas of functional responsibilities. This includes but not limited to ensuring the delivery of accurate balance sheet reconciliations, develop and maintain documentation/SOPs for the reconciliation process, driving standardization and enhancements for the reconciliation process for areas of responsibility and ensuring reconciliations are performed according to policy for product line of responsibility.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

• Responsible for varying complexities of balance sheet reconciliations.  Will approve reconciliations (offshore) and prepare complex reconciliations which are approved by the Manager
• Demonstrate an understanding of related upstream/downstream processes and inter-dependencies related to all balance sheet reconciliations of responsibility
• Completes timely and accurate analytics on balance sheet reconciliations prepared and approved in scope
• Supports the aging analysis compilation and review along with Accounting Analyst
• Provide guidance on reconciliation requirements for area of responsibility
• Requires networking and relationship building with business and operational stakeholders
• Monitor and review key financial metrics and management reporting
• Participate in projects and initiatives including but not limited to, system integrations, acquisitions, and process improvement for areas of responsibility

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• BA or BS in Accounting, CPA preferred
• Minimum 3 years of related general accounting experience, insurance preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with Oracle ERP or other ERP tools
• Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically excel, word, and power point
• Experience in analytical skills: gather & analyze data, identify trends and differences, communicate the impact or story appropriately, and ensure relevant resolution for all activities
• Supporting manager in transformational initiatives
• Ability to demonstrate strong collaboration, delegation, and partnering skills

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of US GAAP, STAT, internal controls, financial reporting and data analysis and trending preferred
• Understanding of progressive accounting practices and procedures
• Blackline or other reconciliation tool usage a plus
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements (i.e., SOX, audits)
• Working in an enterprise center of excellence environment a plus
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and perform in a fast-paced environment
• Adhere to strict timelines for recurring deliverables such as quarter-end close activities which may require extended working hours during those periods

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft BI Reporting / Cubes a plus
• Public accounting and/or Audit experience a plus

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• Working knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding and experience with internal control frameworks
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and overcome challenges

At Assurant, we celebrate the differences that make us who we are. By assembling extraordinary teams from a variety of races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, experiences, and abilities, we’re able to better reflect the global communities where we live and work. By working to remove barriers, we ensure equity for everyone. The pursuit of inclusion rests with each of us. Because it’s only by listening to and representing the unique voices of every individual that we can innovate for all.

For further information about Assurant, please visit our website: https://www.assurant.com/