Sr. Associate Derivatives Accountant

Lincoln Financial Group; Radnor, Northern (Delaware County, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career tracks

Leadership development

Tuition assistance

Financial counseling

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lincoln Financial Group is seeking a derivative accounting professional to support monthly close, hedge accounting, and SOX control activities. You will prepare entries, maintain schedules, and assist audits, ensuring accurate derivative data and reporting.

The role requires 1+ years in derivative accounting and a bachelor’s degree, with strong analytical and communication skills. Remote work options may apply, with a comprehensive rewards package and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in derivative accounting
• Analytical skills and close attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly in a changing work environment

Responsibilities

• Supports monthly statutory close process for derivative investments by preparing entries and schedules.
• Maintains statutory reporting schedules and analyses per procedures.
• Assists with statutory hedge accounting activities and data validation.
• Performs reconciliations of derivative accounts and researches variances.
• Reviews derivative activity and settlements for accurate recording.
• Executes SOX controls and maintains documentation.
• Supports audits and regulatory requests with data and materials.
• Validates completeness and accuracy of derivative data and cash flows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

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Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.

Relocation assistance:is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #:76622

The Role at a Glance

What you'll be doing

• Supports the monthly statutory close process for derivative investments by preparing accounting entries, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Prepares and maintains statutory reporting schedules and analyses in accordance with established procedures and reporting requirements.
• Assists with statutory hedge accounting activities by maintaining documentation, tracking designated hedges, and compiling required reporting information.
• Performs reconciliations of derivative-related accounts and researches routine variances, escalating complex issues as appropriate.
• Reviews derivative activity and settlements to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and supported by source documentation.
• Executes assigned SOX controls and maintains complete and accurate documentation in support of the control environment.
• Supports internal and external audit, examination, and regulatory requests by gathering data and preparing supporting materials.
• Assists in validating the completeness and accuracy of derivative data, cash flows, and reporting outputs using established review procedures.
• Identifies process inefficiencies or recurring issues and recommends practical improvements to templates, procedures, and workflows.
• Supports system implementations, testing activities, and process changes by executing assigned tasks and validating results under guidance from more experienced team members.

What we’re looking for

Must-Haves

• 1+ years experience in derivative accounting that directly aligns to the specific responsibilities for this role
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Analytical skills and close attention to detail is necessary
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly in a changing work environment

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What’s in it for you:

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values andleadership attributes

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Work arrangements that work for you

Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is$59,250 - $94,800with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at [e-mail] if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e‑mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Lincoln Financial (\"Lincoln\" or \"the Company\") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling [phone].

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