Senior Accountant

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary

This role is responsible for analyzing, preparing, and processing accounting transactions, while supporting the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. The position also assists with technical accounting research, policy documentation, and the preparation of financial statements and management reports, with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and support financial and regulatory reporting, including performing internal controls to mitigate risk.

• Research and apply accounting guidance (U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and Statutory Accounting Principles) and assist in documenting technical conclusions and policies.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues, enhance processes, and drive proactive problem solving.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve or automate processes and strengthen controls.

• Support ad hoc financial analyses, participate in projects, and develop broader industry and organizational knowledge.

*This role requires the ability to be available between the hours of 8AM-5PM PST.

Skills and Background You’ll need

Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Preferably in accounting, finance or related fields.

Experience: At least 1-3 years of experience in the preparation and interpretation of financial results, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience. 

• Professional certification (CPA & CMA) or progress toward certification preferred.

• Experience with Workday, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint preferred.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Improvement Mindset: Continually seeks new ways to create business/ customer value by identifying and implementing opportunities for improved efficiency, effectiveness and innovation.       

• Adaptability: Sees possibilities in changing circumstances, accepts and understands change and alters behavior as necessary.                        

• Winning Together: Actively engages colleagues to achieve shared outcomes by developing trust, inviting diverse perspectives and pushing to bring the best ideas forward.

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• An annual incentive bonus plan

• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure

• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement 

• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance

• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range:

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.