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Purpose:
The Senior Accountant will oversee the reporting process for one of Athene’s life entities. This includes preparation of and assistance with analysis for the company’s statutory financial statements, management reports, and related financial statement disclosures. This position reports to the Manager or Senior Manager of Statutory Financial Reporting but works independently with peers and leaders across the organization.Accountabilities:
- Performs the statutory financial statement preparation for assigned entity and/or functions. Includes journal entry preparation as well as coordinating work requirements and deadlines with other departments.
- Prepares and analyzes statutory statements and schedules for assigned entity. Researches and resolves variances and inconsistencies by conducting initial investigation and applying accounting techniques.
- Completes statutory filing requirements for assigned entity including quarterly and annual statements as well as various state surveys and questionnaires. Ensures that financial statements and supporting schedules are completed timely, accurately, and in accordance with accounting guidance.
- Reviews and completes information requests from insurance regulatory authorities. Responds to regulatory requests and questions.
- Assists with annual external audits and examinations including the preparation of work papers, analysis of data, and information gathering. Prepares Statutory basis annual financial report including footnotes.
- Responds to other departmental requests involving financial information and assists with departmental projects as assigned.
- Assists with the completion of tasks described above for unassigned Athene life entities, as necessary.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, CPA is a plus
- 5 or more years of accounting experience; with experience in the insurance industry preferred
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to draw conclusions from research and report on findings
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within a fast-paced environment are key
- Proficient with MS Office products such as Word and Excel
- Experience with Oracle, Essbase, and Business Objects Enterprise is preferred
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Retirement Support — Retirement savings support is highlighted through a strong employer match and structured retirement programs. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful long-term value to total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies span flexible or paid time off, a robust holiday schedule, volunteer time, and paid parental, family care, and military leave. Feedback suggests this breadth is a standout element across many roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources include comprehensive health coverage, mental-health support, onsite fitness centers, and one‑on‑one coaching. HQ amenities and wellness perks are positioned as differentiators for on-site employees.
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Athene, through its subsidiaries, is a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. The products offered by Athene include: • Retail fixed, fixed indexed and registered index-linked annuity products; • Reinsurance arrangements with third-party annuity providers; and • Institutional products, such as funding agreements and group annuity contracts related to pension risk transfers. Athene's subsidiaries include Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company, a Delaware-domiciled insurance company, Athene Annuity and Life Company, an Iowa-domiciled insurance company, Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company of New York, a New York-domiciled insurance company, Athene Securities, LLC, an Iowa-domiciled registered broker-dealer (member FINRA), and Athene Life Re Ltd., a Bermuda-domiciled reinsurer. -- The financial industry is ripe for change and Athene is leading the way. We’re determined to make retirement easier for you and other Americans by harnessing our passion, smarts and relentless spirit. Learn how to become an Athene financial professional at www.athene.com/contact. If you love a challenge and are driven to succeed, then Athene is your kind of company.
