Accountant

Job Description: Location:Phoenix, AZ Setting:Onsite Title:Accountant Compensation: $65k - $75k + 401k plan + ESOP 2% annual bonus +10 sick/personal days in year one (10 additional starting year 2) + 100% employer covered insurance Description: This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, account reconciliation, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will bring experience in complex accounting environments and a solid understanding ofstatutory and GAAP principles, along with a proactive approach to process improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting functions related to annuity products, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting. • Ensure timely and accurate general ledger activity in accordance with statutory and GAAP standards. • Analyze variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets for annuity lines of business. • Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings and reports (e.g., Annual Statements, Schedule D, Schedule BA). • Reconcile financial accounts including reserves, premium revenue, commissions, and investment income. • Collaborate with actuarial and investment teams to ensure accuracy in reserve calculations and investment allocations. • Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and responding to inquiries. • Participate in system upgrades and process improvement initiatives related to annuity accounting and reporting. • Stay current on relevant regulations and industry trends to ensure ongoing compliance and best practices. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • 2–4 years of accounting experience. • Working knowledge of statutory reporting and GAAP accounting principles. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as SAP is a plus. • Strong analytical and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. • Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. • CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred. Pay Details:$65,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year Search managed by:Case Briley Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.