Accountant, Insurance & Annuities — GAAP Close

Kuvare-Holdings-LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuvare is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to support our life insurance and annuity operations. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, analyze financial activity, and assist in the quarterly and annual financial statements.

You will work independently on assigned tasks, collaborating with other departments to ensure accurate recording, GAAP adherence, and timely reporting, with opportunities to participate in system implementations and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent education/experience.
• Approximately 2-5 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.
• Knowledge of STAT accounting principles preferred.
• 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 matt
• 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.

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/ annual 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

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

STAT accounting

Job description

Kuvare is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to support our life insurance and annuity operations. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, analyze financial activity, and assist in the quarterly and annual financial statements.

You will work independently on assigned tasks, collaborating with other departments to ensure accurate recording, GAAP adherence, and timely reporting, with opportunities to participate in system implementations and process improvements.