Investment Accountant

4 weeks ago

Oak Brook, United States CareerBuilder Full time

About Us
BCS Financial Corporation is a leader in the insurance industry with a rich history of over 70 years of service. We proudly provide life, health, property & casualty, accident & health, travel, and cybersecurity products. We make our customers better and strengthen our communities by improving affordability and access to care. We're not just an insurance provider; were a force for positive change, creating a brighter, healthier future for all.
Position Overview
The Investment Accountant Analyst is responsible for posting investment journal entries in Oracle and analyzing investment accounting transactions. This includes reviewing investment activity housed by a third party administrator and performing analytical procedures to ensure that investments are booked in accordance with statutory and GAAP regulations. In addition, the accountant is expected to perform account reconciliations, monthly and quarterly variance analysis and assist with the completion of the NAIC statements and audit reports. The position requires heavily working with pivot tables and formulas in Excel in order to perform reconciliations and analytics.
It is critical that time management skills, a continued sense of urgency, and job knowledge of investments, insurance and Annual Statement reporting are highly developed and consistently demonstrated on a daily basis.
This position interacts with several departments within BCS as well as outside vendors, Third Party Administrators, and an external audit team. Excellent customer service skills are also required.
This position will report to the Director, Investments and Taxes.
Essential Tasks
Record investment activity into the general ledger on a statutory and GAAP basis, and perform investment reconciliations, including suspense reconciliation.
On a quarterly basis, prepare statutory investment note disclosures, review schedule D NAIC uploads, and provide investment support for GAAP reporting
Review investment analytics monthly to ensure proper recording of balances
Keep updated on new GAAP and STAT pronouncements that affect investment accounting and reporting; maintain documentation of updates
Provide external audit team with information, per their interim and year-end requests, and prepare audit report investment disclosures
Actively communicate with external accounting provider and BCS team members regarding investment activity and close status
Requirements
Education and Certifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting or commensurate experience required
Experience
2-4 years experience in statutory insurance investments preferred.
Basic understanding of insurance company operations preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel - pivot tables, reporting, data tables
General ledger, reconciliation, financial analysis, and journal entry experience required.
Exceptional prioritization and time management ability with a sense of urgency to deal with the pressures of meeting regulatory deadlines required.
Experience with annual statement software (E-Freedom), and G/L system (Oracle) preferred.
Must be productive & accurate under pressure required.
Able to work independently and collaboratively with a team required.
Identify & implement projects to increase efficiency & precision required.
Solid oral and written communication skills required.
Ability to quickly grasp new information/instruction & concepts required.
Strong organization and multi-tasking skills required.
Travel Required
Travel may be required to attend educational conferences.
Workplace policy
BCS has a hybrid office policy. This position will be required to be in the office on average 1 day a week.
Competencies
BCS Core Competencies
Customer Focus, Courage, Informing, Learning on the Fly, Action Oriented, Results Driven
BCS Position Level (Specialist)
Results Focus, Demonstrates Initiative, Displays Technical Expertise, Adaptability, Pursues Self-development
Benefits
BCS offers a highly competitive benefits package that is designed to embrace our diverse workforce and offer benefits that fit our team members' unique needs
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
HSA
FSA
Short term/Long term disability
Employer-paid life insurance
Competitive PTO plan
12 paid holidays
Parental leave
And much more

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