Financial Reporting Accountant II

Aflac; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aflac in Columbus, GA is seeking a qualified accounting professional for a hybrid role in our Financial Reporting Department. The position focuses on corporate accounting, GAAP/SSAP compliance, and financial analysis, with responsibilities spanning data collection, analysis, and internal reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 3 years of corporate accounting experience, and familiarity with SAP and office software. CPA/CMA are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Three years corporate-level accounting experience.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Insurance accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and evaluates financial data; prepares internal records and reports.
• Interprets laws, regulations, and accounting standards; advises on procedures.
• Identify discrepancies and ensure GAAP/SSAP compliance; assist with procedures in a systems environment.
• Maintain relationships with business partners and regulators; support new applications and analytical models.

Skills

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Access

Visio

GAAP/SSAP

SAP

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Insurance accounting experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Worker Designation – This role is hybrid. This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Microsoft Word: Intermediate to advanced
• Microsoft PowerPoint: Intermediate to advanced
• Microsoft Excel: Intermediate to advanced
• Microsoft Access: Intermediate to advanced
• Microsoft Visio or similar software: Intermediate to advanced
• Broad knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC, and other federal regulations, Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAP), state insurance department statutes, and other state regulations, with an emphasis on insurance and/or investment accounting
• Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and financial systems user applications (SAP preferred), including input/output processing and complex system concepts, and ability to understand and use computer systems and application tools for analysis
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience performing moderately complex financial analysis and related valuation methodologies, systems and quantitative business-based analysis, metrics, and experimental designs; ability to prepare statistical studies and trend analysis using internal and external information to demonstrate relevant changes and recommend improvements or solutions

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Three years of corporate-level accounting experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Education & Experience Preferred

• CPA or CMA
• Insurance accounting experience

Travel

Less than or equal to 10%

• Collects, organizes, analyzes, and evaluates moderately complex financial and statistical data and other related information; completes quantitative and qualitative reviews and prepares required internal and external records, reports, statistics, financial statements, analyses, stockholders’ reports, etc.; develops and presents conclusions and recommendations to management; participates on project teams or committees assisting with the development and implementation of goals and objectives aimed at enhancing customer service, process improvement, and resource management
• Performs duties under general direction with independent action and decision making within the framework of the job; interprets and applies laws and regulations; acts in an advisory capacity working with division management and/or designated representatives providing guidance and direction on and clarifying interpretation of the accounting procedures, policies, and practices of the company and various regulatory authorities
• Identifies and resolves accounting and financial account and/or transaction discrepancies, and provides detailed explanations for variances between actual and planned activities; maintains complete and accurate regulatory filings; assists with developing, analyzing, and implementing accounting procedures in a systems environment in conformance with GAAP, SSAP, SEC, IRS, and other regulatory standards; audits and evaluates the effectiveness of systems and procedures, and confirms the consistent application of accounting pronouncements and policies
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with business partners, and state and federal agencies; stays abreast of current trends and regulatory changes in the industry; conducts bench marking activities with other companies and organizations within and outside the industry and recommends alternative business practices, procedures, solutions and strategies based on best practice research; assists senior team members in developing and implementing new applications and analytical models, or enhancing existing systems
• Assists in the maintenance of the Financial Reporting Department’s system of internal controls, including the documentation of material changes to the process including organizational changes, system modifications, and procedural changes; performs analysis of Internal Control Assessment documents to assess the relevancy of key processes, risks, and internal control structure for the reporting process; performs process control testing, validations and reconciliations; provides assurances and supporting evidence to aid in Aflac’s compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302 regulations