Intermediate Accountant

Kuvare; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuvare, a diversified insurance group, seeks an Intermediate Accountant to support life insurance and annuity operations. You will handle journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes, contributing to accurate financial reporting.

The role collaborates across departments, supports audits, and drives process improvements while maintaining internal controls. Strong Excel and accounting systems skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent education/experience
• Approximately 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry
• Working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
• Knowledge of STAT accounting principles preferred
• Demonstrates ownership and delivers accurate, timely work
• Understands the purpose and business drivers behind assigned activities

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries per STAT and GAAP
• Prepare account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items
• Explain fluctuations in balance sheet and income statements
• Assist with quarterly/annual financial statements
• Prepare supporting schedules for internal/external reporting
• Collaborate with departments to resolve accounting questions
• Assist with audit requests and inquiries
• Participate in system implementations and process improvements
• Support special projects and internal control adherence

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Ownership mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Kuvare is on a mission to serve hardworking consumers overwhelmed by the complexities of retirement and is built from the ground up to do so. Our unified financial hub protects the retirement of everyday Americans and the distributors, carriers and investors that serve them. We create life insurance and annuity products that protect consumers’ retirements, and are simplified for distributor partners and financial professionals to sell and service.

Kuvare family of companies:

Retail Annuity and Life Insurance Solutions:

• United Life Insurance Company
• Guaranty Income Life Insurance Company
• Lincoln Benefit Life

Institutional Insurance:

• Kuvare Life Re

Bespoke Insurance Solutions:

• Ignite Partners

About the role

The Intermediate Accountant is responsible for performing accounting activities supporting the Company's life insurance and annuity operations. This role prepares journal entries, reconciles accounts, analyzes financial activity, supports the financial close processes, and assists in the preparation of the quarterly/annual financial statements.

The Intermediate Accountant works independently on assigned responsibilities while partnering with other business areas to ensure the accurate recording of financial results.

What you'll do

• Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to
• Prepare and record journal entries in accordance with STAT and GAAP accounting policies.
• Prepare account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items to ensure timely resolution.
• Explain routine fluctuations in balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly/ annual financial statements.
• Prepare supporting schedules used in internal/external financial reporting.
• Collaborate with various departments to resolve accounting questions and obtain supporting information.
• Assist with audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
• Participate in system implementations, process improvements, and automation initiatives designed to improve accounting efficiency and reporting quality.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.
• Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls.

Qualifications

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent education/experience
• Approximately 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and accounting systems.
• Knowledge of STAT accounting principles preferred
• Demonstrates ownership of assigned accounting processes and consistently delivers accurate, timely work \\
• Understands the purpose and business drivers behind assigned accounting activities and seeks to understand the "why," not just the process
• Identifies and resolves routine accounting issues independently while recognizing when to seek guidance on more complex matt
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and proactively expands technical and business knowledge
• Maintains strong attention to detail while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Collaborates effectively across departments and builds productive working relationships
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Normal office working environment, full time with some flexibility
• Occasional evening and weekend hours to meet deadlines
• Occasional travel is required
• Ability to type / perform data entry
• Ability to read from a computer screen and paper reports
• Express ideas and otherwise communicate with the spoken word