Financial Accountant Senior - Property & Casualty

USAA; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Financial Accountant, where you will play a vital role in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. This dynamic position offers the chance to lead projects in Property & Casualty Accounting, engage with auditors, and develop processes that impact the finance organization. With a strong emphasis on integrity and service, this role provides a fulfilling career path within a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a solid background in accounting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) and pension plans

Paid time off with holidays

Parental benefits

Adoption assistance

Wellness programs

Career path planning

Continuing education assistance

Qualifications

• 6 years of accounting experience including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and STAT accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close processes and ensure accuracy across financial statements.
• Lead special projects related to financial accounting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

STAT knowledge

financial data analysis

Microsoft Excel

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Financial Accountant Senior - Property & Casualty

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Financial Accountant to join our Property & Casualty (P&C) Accounting team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to play a vital part in our organization’s financial success. This dynamic position goes beyond traditional general ledger accounting. You will support the monthly close processes, compliance, and regulatory requirements, ensuring accuracy across financial statements. Additionally, you will support audits and interact frequently with internal and external auditors, actively contributing to the effective execution of our internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) processes. This position also offers high exposure and leadership on ongoing Property and Casualty and Reinsurance Insurance Accounting projects inflight.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in the following locations: San Antonio TX, Plano TX, Charlotte NC, Tampa FL, Colorado Springs CO, Phoenix AZ

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Applies advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT) and regulatory accounting treatment to complex accounting transactions and shares understanding of key implications.
• May assist team members in developing knowledge of various Insurance and Reinsurance accounting transactions.
• Makes recommendations, prepares and communicates processes and procedures, financial results and analysis to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists in resolving accounting issues and makes recommendations to leadership.
• Performs in a financial accounting advisory capacity to operational business leaders on matters pertaining to business initiatives or strategies. Collaborates and maintains strong relationships with business partners.
• Leads special projects related to financial accounting and coordinates with key stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Resolves issues and provides informed, proactive reporting and analysis to enable effective decision making.
• Develops and maintains processes, procedures and tools impacting financial accounting that may impact the finance organization.
• Facilitates and reviews internal controls to ensure an effective and efficient financial system.
• Reviews the work of team members and provides guidance and coaching when issues arise.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; OR a Bachelor's degree in another field coupled with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree when coupled with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• 6 years of relevant work experience performing accounting functions including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and preparing financial results for internal and external purposes or other similar experience.
• Advanced knowledge and application of GAAP and STAT or regulatory accounting practices.
• Demonstrated ability to partner and communicate effectively with internal and external team members.
• Advanced knowledge of financial or accounting data analysis techniques and statistical methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant technical accounting and reporting disciplines.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Word.

What sets you apart:

• 6+ years month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing experience.
• 6+ years general ledger experience.
• Experience working in accounting for a Property & Casualty insurance company.
• Exposure to Reinsurance Accounting and/or working with Reinsurance platforms.
• Certified Public Accountant or working toward the CPA designation.
• Experience working in Oracle.
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $85,040 - $162,550

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About the company

The United Services Automobile Association (USAA) is a San Antonio-based Fortune 500 diversified financial services group of companies including a Texas Department of Insurance-regulated reciprocal inter-insurance exchange and subsidiaries offering banking, investing, and insurance to people and families who serve, or served, in the United States Armed Forces. Since 1922, USAA has served the military community and their families.