Accounting Manager, Corporate Benefits - Growth & Impact

Travelers; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching up to 5% of pay

Pension Plan - 100% funded by employer

Paid Time Off (PT0) - 20 days + 9 paid

Wellness Program

Volunteer Rewards

Job summary

Travelers is seeking an Accounting Manager, Corporate Benefits, to prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and payment requests for SEC filings and benefit plan reporting. The role does not manage others but offers growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a finance-related bachelor's degree and experience with equity-based compensation and benefit plan accounting. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, and/or professional designations, such as CPA, CMA or comparable advanced professional education.
• Experience with accounting for equity-based compensation, preferred.
• Experience with accounting and reporting for benefit plans, strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to consult on projects and present information effectively.
• Ability to influence team members and management.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret trends and provide insights and recommendations to business partners.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through to ensure timely completion.
• Ability to think strategically and use judgement to resolve issues as they arise.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Financial Reporting Software (e.g., TM1, Essbase, Hyperion, etc.).
• Ability to apply basic accounting and financial concepts to financial systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, and analyze complex financial data for variance analysis and trends.
• Develop and validate financial analyses for key performance metrics.
• Prepare and create components of overall business and financial plan, budget, and forecasts.
• Conduct a review for accuracy and completeness and approve internal management based financial reporting.
• Conduct a review external for financial statements which may include GAAP/SEC.
• Perform and review financial controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Prepare and review complex documentation to support internal and external audits.
• Maintain compliance with various financial external regulatory requirements and internal accounting policies.
• Participate in projects involving regulatory changes relating to financial reporting.
• May provide coaching, training, and mentoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Influence

Strategic thinking

Multi-project management

Microsoft Office

Financial Reporting Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; CPA/CMA considered

CPA or CMA designation

Tools

TM1

Essbase

Hyperion

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Travelers is seeking an Accounting Manager, Corporate Benefits, to prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and payment requests for SEC filings and benefit plan reporting. The role does not manage others but offers growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a finance-related bachelor's degree and experience with equity-based compensation and benefit plan accounting. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.