Senior Insurance Accountant

Securian Financial Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Nine company holidays

401(k) with company match

Health insurance and benefits

Job summary

Securian Financial Group, Inc. seeks a Senior Accountant for the Institutional Retirement Solutions finance team. You will manage GAAP and statutory financial reporting, prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, and support auditors and rating agencies.

The role blends hybrid work from the St. Paul area with remote options; candidates within a 90-minute commute work in the office several days a week, while others may join as a virtual employee.

Qualifications

• GAAP, statutory, management-based and tax knowledge for financial reporting and budgeting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Math or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of insurance accounting concepts.
• Ability to lead and manage projects with initiative and independence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse partners.
• Analytical skills to review financial statements and reports.
• Understanding data structures within financial systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and deadline-driven work.

Responsibilities

• Manages quarterly financial statements and reporting processes.
• Prepares or reviews journal entries and monthly reconciliations.
• Leads development of accounting samples and ERP testing for new products or reinsurance.
• Performs analysis on key trends and variances in financial results.
• Develops procedures and ensures accuracy of accounting.
• Supports communication of financial information to auditors, rating agencies, and leadership.
• Participates in projects related to financial reporting or contracts.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and implements them.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Math

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic Institutional Retirement Solutions (IRS) finance team as a Senior Accountant. It’s an exciting time for IRS as we work to broaden our product offerings and implement capabilities new to Securian and in some cases, new to the industry. You'll work with a diverse range of clients, focusing on Institutional Retirement products such as Pension Risk Transfer, Guaranteed Investment Contracts and Evergreen Group Annuities. This role will manage the IRS financial reporting process, including preparing or reviewing accounting entries for GAAP and Stat financial statements and managing control processes. You will also work closely with Accounting Policy to design accounting for new products or reinsurance transactions. In addition, we work closely with auditors (both internal and external) and prepare numerous schedules and exhibits for internal and external reporting requirements, including rating agency presentations, blue book financial schedules, and internal data and metric preparation for senior management. We are open to considering both local and remote talent for this opportunity. If you live within a commutable distance of our St. Paul Home Office, this position follows a hybrid work schedule. If you live outside of a commutable distance, you may be eligible to work as a virtual employee.

Responsibilities

• Manages the quarterly financial statements and reporting processes and ensures timely and accurate processing.
• Prepares or reviews journal entries and ensures the accuracy of accounting transactions processed, including managing monthly reconciliation processes.
• Lead development of accounting samples and completes admin and ERP system testing to support new product offerings or reinsurance transactions.
• Performs analysis to understand key trends and variances driving financial results.
• Develops and documents procedures and ensures accuracy of accounting.
• Supports the preparation and communication of financial information for auditors, insurance examiners, rating agencies, insurance agencies, and IRS leadership.
• Participates in projects related to financial reporting or financial contracts.
• Identifies opportunities for and leads implementation of process improvements.

Qualifications

• Accounting experience with exposure to GAAP, statutory, management-based, and tax for financial reporting and budgeting.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Math, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of insurance accounting concepts and products.
• Demonstrated initiative to serve as a resource for team members and independently manage projects.
• Written and verbal communication skills to provide superior customer service to a variety of business partners.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to review and analyze financial statements and reports.
• Understanding the structure of the data within financial and administration systems.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and meet prescribed deadlines on a continuous basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• Reinsurance accounting experience.
• SAP general ledger experience.

Preferred Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Communication, Creative Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Prioritization, Problem Solving

The estimated base pay range for this job is: $73,700.00 - $136,800.00 Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Securian Financial believes that meaningful in-person collaboration is an important part of our culture. Our hybrid work model gives associates the flexibility to work both remotely and in the office while fostering connection, learning, and innovation. Associates who live within a 90‑minute commute of our Home Office in St. Paul, Minnesota spend 3 or more days each week working from the office.

Benefits

• Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
• Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
• Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
• Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
• Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including: Environmental Health & Sustainability Mental Wellness and Disability Pride at Securian Financial Securian Young Professionals Network Securian Multicultural Network Securian Women and Allies Network Servicemember Associate Resource Group

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