SEC Reporting Senior Analyst

Athene; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work environment

Military Friendly Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Des Moines is looking for a qualified individual to handle SEC financial reporting. The role demands over 5 years of experience in technical accounting, especially within SEC reporting. Key responsibilities include preparing 10Q and 10K filings, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and assisting in audits. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in tools like Oracle and MS Office, and a bachelor's degree in accounting. Commitment to high-quality financial reporting is vital.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relatable technical experience required.
• Strong background in SEC and US GAAP accounting.
• Experience in public accounting or insurance industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare SEC filing requirements for 10Q and 10K financial statements.
• Ensure financial statements adhere to US GAAP requirements.
• Assist in annual external audits and examinations.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle

Essbase

Hyperion

Workiva's Wdesk application

Job description

We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.**Purpose:**This role reports to the SEC Reporting AVP and works independently with peers and leaders across the organization to prepare and analyze the company’s SEC financial statements, management reports, and related financial statement disclosures to ensure their accuracy and integrity.**Accountabilities:*** Prepare all SEC filing requirements for 10Q and 10K financial statements with a commitment to high-quality financial reporting* Perform US GAAP financial statement preparation and complex accounting calculations* Assist in the preparation of consolidating and consolidated statement of cash flows* Assist in the consolidation analysis and the consolidation of variable interest entities* Coordinate work requirements and deadlines with internal departments and stakeholders* Research and resolve variances and inconsistencies noted in financial information by conducting initial analysis and applying accounting techniques* Ensure financial statements and supporting footnotes adhere to US GAAP requirements, including review of disclosure checklists to ensure compliance* Research and interpret SEC and US GAAP accounting disclosure guidance* Complete analytics for financial statements and related disclosures* Coordination and review of financial statement data to parent company for inclusion in the parent company’s 10Q and 10K, including appropriate eliminations of intercompany transactions* Implement US GAAP accounting policy for new and complex business transactions and/or accounting guidance updates* Assist with annual external audits and examinations including the preparation of work papers, analysis of data, and information gathering* Respond to other departmental or regulatory requests involving financial information* Assist with other finance projects as needed**Qualifications and Experience:*** 5+ years of relatable technical experience required* Experience in public accounting or SEC reporting in the insurance industry preferred* Strong background in technical accounting, with ability to understand and dissect complex transactions and the respective accounting treatment* Strong technical knowledge of SEC and US GAAP accounting and reporting requirements* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to draw conclusions from research and report on findings* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal* Proficient with MS Office products such as Word and Excel* Experience with Workiva’s Wdesk application preferred* Experience with Oracle, Essbase, and Hyperion preferred* Completion of or interest in obtaining CPA and/or FLMI designations preferred* Bachelors degree in Accounting requiredDrive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about .Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our .Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.