Sr Accountant - External Financial Reporting
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Ace. Costa Mesa · full-time · $92,600–$123,600 base.
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What you'll do
- Coordinate annual audited financial statements, gathering accurate information from investments, tax, payroll, benefits and legal teams
- Keep external auditors on schedule for annual financial statement and employee benefits plan audits
- Prepare quarterly and annual insurance filings, regulatory reports, and an affiliated company’s monthly reporting package
- Research new US GAAP and statutory accounting rules, then present their potential effects to executive management each quarter
- Run the insurance entities’ month-end close, journal entries and reconciliations, while improving related reporting processes
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or an equivalent qualification
- At least three years of progressively responsible accounting work
- Microsoft Office proficiency and strong written and spoken communication skills
Who this fits
You’ll suit work centered on insurance accounting, external reporting, audit coordination and recurring deadlines. Insurance-sector accounting, auditing or reporting experience is strongly preferred, as is Big Four or mid-tier audit experience. The role requires independent work with executive management and may involve extra hours to meet deadlines.
From the employer
As financial reporting senior accountant you are a crucial team player who contributes to the team’s objective of timely and accurate financial reporting. You are responsible for your assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting tasks as well as ad-hoc or special projects that arise, which are typical given the regulated nature of statutory financial reporting.
What You'll Do:
- You will coordinate and prepare the organization’s annual audited financial statements.
- You’ll work cross-functionally with Investments, Tax, Payroll, Benefits, and Legal departments to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the annual audited financial statements.
- You will coordinate with the external auditors to ensure timely completion of the audits associated with the annual audited financial statements.
- You will coordinate with the external auditors to ensure the timely completion of the Employee Benefits Plan audits in connection with the annual audited financial statements of the Employee Benefits Plans.
- You’ll assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual insurance regulatory filings.
- You will prepare monthly financial reporting package of affiliated company.
- You’ll prepare annual regulatory analyses and reports supporting the insurance entities within the organization.
- You will assist with research and analysis of new US GAAP and Statutory basis accounting pronouncements, related processes, and disclosure requirements.
- You’ll research, prepare, and present analysis of new accounting pronouncements to Executive Management and the potential impact to the organization on a quarterly basis.
- You will work with Executive Management on significant initiatives and provide input and analysis to ensure financial statement impacts are properly evaluated.
- You’ll assist in analyzing and documenting current accounting practices and implementing improvements to policies, procedures, and the financial reporting processes.
- You’ll support special projects or ad hoc tasks as assigned by management.
- Prepare and review monthly journal entries for the insurance entities.
- Own the month-end close process to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
- Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations for the insurance entities.
What You'll Need:
- BS degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
- Active CPA license, or at least 1 CPA exam section passed with the intention to complete all remaining exam sections, is preferred but not required.
- At least 3 years of progressive and relevant accounting experience, with Big 4 or mid-tier public accounting experience in auditing preferred.
- Accounting, auditing, or financial reporting experience in the insurance industry is strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently with Executive Management in the organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
- Strong analytical and organization skills with willingness to work extra hours to meet deadlines. Experience working in a heavy deadline driven environment.
The starting pay range for this position is:
$92,600.00 - $123,600.00Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.
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Remarkable benefits:
• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension
• Tuition assistance
• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts (membership, insurance,
travel, entertainment, services and more!)
Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation. We have nearly 17,000 employees in 24 states helping more than 18 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.“Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”
AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our organization participates in E-Verify
The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).