Associate Auditor

Americo Financial Life and Annuity; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Americo Financial Life and Annuity seeks an Audit Associate to support the annual audit plan by building relationships, gathering data, and evaluating the control environment. The role involves risk assessments, documenting results, and assisting external auditors.

Qualifications include 1–2 years in accounting/audit, knowledge of auditing practices, and strong analytical and communication skills. Four-year degree required; location is Kansas City, MO.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant accounting/audit experience.
• Knowledge of auditing concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Regulatory knowledge in insurance industry desirable.
• Understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Examine and evaluate adequacy of internal controls.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and audit results.
• Build effective relationships with management and team members.
• Conduct enterprise and department risk assessments.
• Perform data collection and analysis using audit methodologies.
• Support external auditors with procedures and work papers.

Skills

Auditing

Internal controls

Data gathering

Regulatory knowledge

Financial accounting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Excel

Database skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Databases

Job description

The position is assigned to assist in administering Americo's governance, risk and compliance initiatives through execution of the annual audit plan. This will encompass: building relationships and gathering data to identify and evaluate the control environment, reducing risk and loss exposure, validating the maintenance of compliance with laws, regulations, financial accounting standards, policies and procedures. The associate will also note any operating efficiencies noted during the audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Examine and evaluate adequacy of internal controls.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and audit results
• Building effective relationships with management, associates, and team members.
• Conduct enterprise and department risk assessments
• Perform research, obtain data, and analyze using audit methodologies
• Supporting external auditors by conducting specific procedures, preparing work papers, and validating business processes/account balances/financial statement line item
• Other Duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant accounting/audit experience (minimum for Associate title)
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures relating to auditing of operations, compliance, accounting and financial data
• Insurance industry as well as regulatory knowledge
• Risk Management & Governance concepts, practices and procedures including internal controls
• Understanding of Accounting principles
• Well organized, detail oriented, efficient and able to work independently and think critically
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Highly proficient user of database/spreadsheet and desktop processing applications
• Ability to set achievable and realistic goals as well as able to work around unforeseen obstacles and circumstances
• Ability to select and focus on the most important issues and balance multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities

Education

Four-year College Degree

About Us

Americo: We're in this for life!

The roots of the Americo family of companies date back more than 100 years. Americo is a life insurance and annuity company providing innovative products to our customers. At Americo, it's the people who make things work, so we hope you join us!

What you'll love about working at Americo:

• Compensation: Our competitive pay and robust bonus program, offered to all associates, will make you feel valued.
• Learning and development: We prepare you for success with a comprehensive, paid training program. Additionally, our Talent Development team creates various development opportunities for associates at every stage of their careers.
• Work-life balance: We value work-life balance with our generous paid time off; you begin accruing hours every month, and they increase with tenure. All new hires earn over three weeks of paid time off annually, plus 11 paid company holidays! We also support new mothers with a maternity leave program, along with paid STD and LTD.
• Health and well-being: We commit to your health and well-being and are proud to offer comprehensive health and life insurance options, including FSA or HSA accounts and subsidies to support your health and fitness goals through vendor partnerships at The Y, Orange Theory, WW, and more.
• Future planning: Americo offers a 401(k) with a company match. We also have tuition reimbursement programs to further your education.
• Giving back: We support several local organizations, such as Ronald McDonald House, Hope Lodge, the American Red Cross, Harvesters, and many more. Our associates volunteer their time and donate money alongside the company to make a difference in our community.
• The fun stuff: Americo participates in the Kansas City Corporate Challenge, a great way to connect with coworkers. Additionally, we host events like a Royals Party at the K, a legendary Holiday Party, and in-office events with local vendors to allow associates to step away from work and enjoy each other’s company.
• Bustling environment: Our newly renovated offices are conveniently located in downtown Kansas City, within walking distance of your favorite restaurants and attractions. Plus, you'll receive complimentary paid parking near our Americo offices - downtown parking is a premium, but we've got you covered.