Sr. Accountant/Financial Analyst

Auto Club Group; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto Club Group in Michigan is seeking a Financial Analyst/Accountant to prepare analyses, develop models, and support management decisions. The role requires a bachelor's in a related field and GAAP knowledge, with hybrid work options and collaboration across departments.

You will handle journal entries, month-end close, insurance statutory reporting, and assist auditors while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics or related field.
• Experience as Financial Analyst/Accountant or similar position.
• Experience applying GAAP and statutory accounting guidance.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare in-depth financial analyses and research to support management decisions and financial reporting.
• Develop and manipulate complex financial models for business initiatives.
• Prepare journal entries and month-end close procedures; balance and analyze accounts.
• Coordinate with auditors by providing schedules, explanations and issue resolutions.
• Collaborate with departments to understand financial implications of actions and improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics or related field

Tools

Workday

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Type

Full time

Exempt/Non Exempt

Salary

Location Details

Hybrid

Position Schedule / Shift

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Position Summary

Prepares in-depth financial analyses and research to support and facilitate timely management decisions and/or financial reports or statements. Analyzes and evaluates financial implications of business decisions or transactions on financial results. Researches, evaluates and interprets financial data using advanced and emerging financial techniques and tools. Develops and manipulates complex financial models for support and analysis of business initiatives. Works with departments to ensure an understanding of financial consequences resulting from various actions. Provides support for internal and external auditors by preparing complex analytical schedules, responding to inquiries, researching issues and implementing recommended changes. Develops, designs, tests and documents system changes or upgrades. Represents finance on corporate teams and initiatives.

Prepares complex journal entries, complex/higher risk account reconciliations and participates in month-end procedures. Performs employee benefit accounting and reporting. Prepares and balances the insurance company Annual Statement supplemental schedules filed with the regulators.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics or related field

Experience

• Experience as a Financial Analyst/Accountant or similar position
• Preparing and developing financial reports
• Using automated accounting and/or management reporting systems
• Preparing, analyzing and interpreting in-depth analyses of financial and or statistical data
• Model development and manipulation using Microsoft Office products
• Overseeing and guiding assigned individual deliverables to successful completion
• Financial reporting (e.g. financial statement preparation, review and analysis)
• Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Insurance Statutory Accounting Principles
• Preparing complex journal entries
• Preparing complex account analysis and general ledger reconciliations

Knowledge and Skills

• Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing
• Analyze complex financial data
• Demonstrate decision making and problem solving
• Derive actionable conclusions from analyzing data and information
• Participate on project teams
• Work independently
• Multi-task
• Work irregular or extended hours as required
• High-level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to collaborate well with others
• Taking ownership of tasks and being accountable for their completion
• Understanding of internal financial controls
• Ability to evaluate, streamline and improve processes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Adaptability and flexibility

Preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Use of automated accounting systems (e.g. Workday, PeopleSoft)
• Insurance industry knowledge/Statutory accounting experience
• Preparation of audited financial statements
• Preparation of insurance company statutory annual/quarterly statements
• Researching GAAP and statutory accounting guidance

Knowledge and Skills

• High-level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to collaborate well with others
• Taking ownership of tasks and being accountable for their completion
• Understanding of internal financial controls
• Ability to evaluate, streamline and improve processes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Adaptability and flexibility

Work Environment

This position works from a home office location. Depending on the role, some employees may be required to come into the office, at a minimum, for important departmental meetings or team building events.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

ACG complies with all applicable state and local laws regarding required benefits (i