Staff Accountant, Insurance

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profile Job Location:

Des Moines, IA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant Insurance
EMPLOYER: Sentinel Security Life Insurance Company
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: Insurance Accounting Manager
LOCATION: Onsite in Des Moines IA

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Since 1948 families have counted on Sentinel Security Life Insurance Company during their time of need. The Company was originally established to provide families a way of funding funeral expenses and burial costs. Through our final expense life insurance product we have been honored to provide peace of mind to families for well over half a century. Today Sentinel offers a strong senior market portfolio including Life and Annuity products. We continue to develop new products while improving existing products and services to better protect our customers. Sentinel has a long history of financial strength and stability that has afforded us the opportunity to invest wisely in the growth of our company. Our strength lies not only in the quality of our insurance products but also the level of service we provide to our policyholders agents and shareholders.

ABOUT THE ROLE
SSL has an immediate opening for a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Insurance Accounting team. The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Insurance Accounting Manager and work closely with colleagues across the Finance team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong work ethic the ability to manage multiple tasks and a solid foundation in accounting practices and procedures. This is a great opportunity to develop technical skills in insurance accounting while contributing to a dynamic and collaborative environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
  • Prepare and submit journal entries and assist with monthly general ledger reconciliations.
  • Support month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes for multiple insurance entities.
  • Assist with review and preparation of multiple types of tax payments according to filing deadlines.
  • Assist with quarterly and annual statutory filings.
  • Assist with Unclaimed Property reporting and timely filings
  • Assist other departments to resolve bank items positive pay exceptions produce pay runs and other outstanding items.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
  • Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
  • 1-3 years of relevant work experience preferably in insurance or financial services
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written forms.
  • Ability to build relationships with diverse team members from across the organization.
  • Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced opportunity-rich environment.

BENEFITS:

A-CAP works hard to create a positive and supportive environment. Thats why we offer great benefits to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Competitive compensation programs
  • Employer-sponsored medical dental and vision insurance
  • Paid Life & AD&D Insurance (for employees and families)
  • Paid Disability Insurance (STD LTD)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
  • Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer match
  • And other benefits and perks!

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 40 hours weekly or as otherwise arranged with the manager of the department.

US work authorization is required.

Who We Are: Statement

A-CAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruiting hiring promotion or any other personnel action based on the basis of race ethnicity national origin color sex gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation religion age disability veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Know Your Rights poster. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need. To request an accommodation contact and we will make every effort to respond to your request within 48 business hours to work towards a positive solution.

Disclaimer:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


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JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant InsuranceEMPLOYER: Sentinel Security Life Insurance CompanyDEPARTMENT: FinanceREPORTS TO: Insurance Accounting ManagerLOCATION: Onsite in Des Moines IAABOUT THE COMPANYSince 1948 families have counted on Sentinel Security Life Insurance Company during their...
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