We're Looking for an experienced Supervisory Accountant, Reporting & Audit!
About the Company:
Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $65 billion in assets under management. We offer opportunities to thrive, innovate, and make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in driving the future of the U.S. retirement industry. Security Benefit is a PLACE where we promise to help our customers To and Through Retirement®.
We’re proud to have been recognized as one of the best in the business:
- Named to Ward’s 50 list of top-performing life-health insurance companies
- Recognized on list of Ingram’s Top 100 Private Companies in the Kansas City area in 2024
About the Role:
As a Supervisory Accountant, Investment Accounting – Reporting & Audit, you’ll be an integral part of a collaborative, agile team. You’ll design, analyze, and implement innovative solutions that drive efficiency and exceed expectations.
The Supervisory Accountant, Reporting & Audit position reports to the Senior Manager, and can be based out of Overland Park, Kansas, or remotely for the right candidate. We work a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility to work both remotely and on-site.
- Own the audit process for EI and EWS consolidated reporting, including PBC preparation (Realized G/L, Income Earned, and Holdings schedules), audit confirmations, and responses to interim and year-end auditor inquiries.
- Review the preparation of investment and fair value footnotes and disclosures for audited GAAP financial statements.
- Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual investment, equity, and cash flow roll forward schedules across multiple entities.
- Review deferred G/L analysis, intercompany tagging, portfolio tree compares, elimination set checks, and quarterly NCI schedules.
- Coordinate audit logistics with external auditors and internal stakeholders, track open items to resolution, and maintain strong control documentation.
- Guide and coach Senior Accountants and staff: assign work, review work product, and support their professional development.
- Partner with the Accounting Operations team to ensure alignment between ledger activity and reported results.
- Identify and implement improvements to reporting and audit workflows, internal controls, and documentation standards.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
- 5-8 years of investment accounting or financial reporting experience.
- Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred, such as reviewing the work of others or guiding a team.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP financial reporting and consolidation accounting.
- Experience with investment-related ERP systems (PeopleSoft preferred).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines across multiple audit and reporting cycles.
- Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite (advanced Excel required).
- Ability to work independently, make decisions, and communicate effectively with all levels of management.
Why Choose Security Benefit?
When you join our team, you’re not just getting a paycheck — you’re getting a career path full of growth opportunities, plus a robust benefits package that puts your well-being first. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time Security Benefit associate:
- Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses to reward your contributions.
- 33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).
- Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance to give you peace of mind.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Life Insurance to protect your loved ones.
- Educational assistance to support your career development.
- Associate assistance programs for your personal and professional well-being.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply today by visiting our career page to submit your resume. We’re excited to meet you!
Security Benefit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 5-8 years of investment accounting or financial reporting experience
- Prior lead or supervisory experience, including reviewing others' work or guiding a team
- Strong knowledge of GAAP financial reporting and consolidation accounting
- Experience with investment-related ERP systems, preferably PeopleSoft
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines across multiple audit and reporting cycles
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and advanced Excel
- Ability to work independently, make decisions, and communicate effectively with all levels of management
What We Do
Security Benefit Corporation (“Security Benefit”), through its subsidiary Security Benefit Life Insurance Company (SBL), a Kansas-based insurance company that has been in business for 130 years, is a leader in the U.S. retirement market. Security Benefit together with its affiliates offers products in a full range of retirement markets and wealth segments for employers and individuals and held $46.9 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2021. Security Benefit, an Eldridge business, is one of the fastest growing U.S. retirement companies and continues its mission of helping Americans To and Through Retirement®.
