Expense Accounting Analyst - SAP & Analysis (Onsite TX)

American National; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

American National is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst (Expense Accounting) to support expense accounting, reporting, process improvement, and project-based requests within the Finance and Accounting organization. The role ensures SAP data is accurately recorded and partnered with Actuarial, Finance, Accounting, and American Equity Life teams in a collaborative environment.

This is a self-driven position for someone who analyzes data, improves processes, responds to ad hoc business requests,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Accounting, finance, or related professional experience.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze, organize, and interpret financial data.
• Expense accounting experience preferred; broader accounting experience acceptable.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and follow through on projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support expense accounting activities and ensure accurate financial information in SAP.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis requests, including vendor expense reporting and historical expense reviews.
• Partner with Actuarial, Finance, Accounting, and AEL counterparts on expense studies, pricing models, reporting needs, and process alignment.
• Help maintain and improve accounting processes, procedures, account mapping, and cost center structure.
• Drive project-based requests and reporting functions with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Provide accounting guidance and support to operating areas to help resolve complex accounting questions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

SAP

Power BI

Job description

American National is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst (Expense Accounting) to support expense accounting, reporting, process improvement, and project-based requests within the Finance and Accounting organization. The role ensures SAP data is accurately recorded and partnered with Actuarial, Finance, Accounting, and American Equity Life teams in a collaborative environment.

This is a self-driven position for someone who analyzes data, improves processes, responds to ad hoc business requests,