Associate to Senior 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 in Kansas City is seeking an Audit Associate to help administer governance, risk and compliance initiatives through the annual audit plan. You will build relationships, gather data, and evaluate the control environment to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role involves performing audits, examining internal controls, preparing reports, supporting external auditors, and collaborating with management.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of auditing or accounting experience.
• Knowledge of auditing concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Insurance industry knowledge and regulatory awareness.
• Understanding of risk management and internal controls.
• Strong accounting principles understanding.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and independent with critical thinking.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Proficiency with database/spreadsheet and desktop apps.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Evaluate adequacy of internal controls.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and audit results.
• Build relationships with management and team members.
• Conduct enterprise and department risk assessments.
• Perform data gathering and analysis using audit methodologies.
• Support external auditors with procedures and work papers.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Audit experience

Auditing concepts

Insurance regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Accounting principles

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

Database/Spreadsheet software

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.