Accountant I (Hybrid)

Senior Market Sales; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Insurance is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to assist with the month-end close, journal entries and flux analysis for non-complex transactions. You will support consolidated financials and assist with audits.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree in accounting, with prior accounting experience and familiarity with ERP/finance systems. Insurance industry exposure is a plus and collaboration with business partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Prior accounting experience preferred.
• Insurance industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist monthly closing process; prepare routine journal entries and flux analysis for non-complex transactions.
• Prepare routine balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist Accountants with transaction research.
• Support financial statement consolidations; assist with quarterly/year-end reporting and audits.
• Handle ad hoc requests and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Internal controls

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

MS Excel

ERP/Finance systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Prior accounting experience

Insurance industry experience

Tools

Applied EPIC

Kofax

Hyperion

PowerBI

Salesforce

Benefit Point

Blackline

Oracle

Job description

SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting with the recording of journal entries and transaction analysis in support of the month-end Close for Alliant Insurance and its subsidiaries. Contributes to process improvement efforts and work proactively with business partners. Performs all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state and local laws, wherein the Company operates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the monthly closing process, including the preparation of routine journal entries and flux analysis for non-complex transactions;
• Prepares routine balance sheet reconciliations;
• Assists Accountants and Senior Accountants with transaction research;
• Supports financial statement consolidations;
• Supports quarterly and year-end financial reporting and audit deliverables;
• Ad hoc requests as determined by management;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Prior Accounting experience preferred
• Insurance industry experience is preferred

SKILLS

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of internal controls
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and activities and adapt to change
• Ability to effectively collaborate with business partners
• Possess knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and intermediate level skills with MS Excel
• Exposure to ERP/Finance systems such as Applied EPIC, Kofax, Hyperion, PowerBI, Salesforce, Benefit Point, Blackline and Oracle is a plus

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