Senior Analyst, Insurance Segment Accounting & Close

Student Careers at KKR; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

KKR seeks a Senior Analyst to support expense accounting across the Insurance Segment. This hands‑on role covers close, financial reporting and analysis in a complex multi‑entity environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, 3+ years in insurance or public accounting, and CPA progress preferred; advanced Excel; exposure to Oracle or SAP. Base salary range is $70k‑$95k USD with discretionary bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience within the insurance industry and/or public accounting; Big 4 experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles; exposure to insurance statutory accounting preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities and collaborate across teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Oracle, SAP or other enterprise accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute expense accounting processes including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, capitalized software, lease accounting, and other expense activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and management reporting including budget-to-actual and expense trends.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reporting and disclosures across US GAAP and statutory bases.
• Support budgeting and forecasting and analyze financial results, trends and drivers.
• Maintain SOX controls, support audits, and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with Finance and other functions to resolve accounting and operational matters.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve accounting processes.

Skills

US GAAP

Big 4 experience

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA (progress toward)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

KKR seeks a Senior Analyst to support expense accounting across the Insurance Segment. This hands‑on role covers close, financial reporting and analysis in a complex multi‑entity environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, 3+ years in insurance or public accounting, and CPA progress preferred; advanced Excel; exposure to Oracle or SAP. Base salary range is $70k‑$95k USD with discretionary bonus potential.