Accountant

Socket.dev; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Accountant to support life insurance and annuity operations. You will independently handle journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes while coordinating with other business areas to ensure accurate financial results.

The role emphasizes ownership of accounting processes, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving. You will contribute to audits, reporting quality, and continuous process improvements, within a full-time office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent education/experience.
• Approximately 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries in accordance with STAT and GAAP accounting policies.
• Prepare account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items to ensure timely resolution.
• Explain routine fluctuations in balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly financial statements.
• Prepare supporting schedules used in internal/external financial reporting.
• Collaborate with various departments to resolve accounting questions and obtain supporting information.
• Assist with audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
• Participate in system implementations, process improvements, and automation initiatives designed to improve accounting efficiency and reporting quality.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.
• Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls.

Skills

Ownership of processes

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About the role

The Accountant is responsible for performing accounting activities supporting the Company's life insurance and annuity operations. This role prepares journal entries, reconciles accounts, analyzes financial activity, and supports the financial close processes.

The Accountant works independently on assigned responsibilities while partnering with other business areas to ensure the accurate recording of financial results.

What you'll do

• Prepare and record journal entries in accordance with STAT and GAAP accounting policies.
• Prepare account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items to ensure timely resolution.
• Explain routine fluctuations in balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly financial statements.
• Prepare supporting schedules used in internal/external financial reporting.
• Collaborate with various departments to resolve accounting questions and obtain supporting information.
• Assist with audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
• Participate in system implementations, process improvements, and automation initiatives designed to improve accounting efficiency and reporting quality.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.
• Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls.

Qualifications

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent education/experience
• Approximately 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and accounting systems.

Skills/Competencies

• Demonstrates ownership of assigned accounting processes and consistently delivers accurate, timely work.
• Understands the purpose and business drivers behind assigned accounting activities and seeks to understand the "why," not just the process.
• Identifies and resolves routine accounting issues independently while recognizing when to seek guidance on more complex matters.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and proactively expands technical and business knowledge.
• Maintains strong attention to detail while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborates effectively across departments and builds productive working relationships.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

Normal office working environment, full time with some flexibility

Occasional evening and weekend hours to meet deadlines

Occasional travel is required

Ability to type / perform data entry

Ability to read from a computer screen and paper reports

Express ideas and otherwise communicate with the spoken word