Financial Reporting Accountant (Close)

Job Summary

The Financial Reporting Accountant will perform various duties to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for FGL Holdings and its subsidiaries. Areas of responsibility include preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations; assistance with monthly close calendars and other monthly close responsibilities required for SEC and statutory reporting. The Financial Reporting Accountant will also support the Financial Reporting team prepping requests from internal and external auditors.

Organization

The Financial Reporting Accountant will report to the Manager, Financial Reporting.  He/she will work with other members of the Financial Reporting team and collaborate with other departments throughout the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

The range of tasks to be performed may include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Preparing reconciliations and analysis of general ledger accounts and other financial data
• Executing internal controls designed to mitigate identified risks within the financial reporting process
• Preparing journal entries, evaluation and supporting analysis
• Performing designated tasks within the monthly close management process.
• Assisting with requests of both internal and external auditors
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and/or internal control enhancements
• Assisting with ad hoc requests, special projects and other duties related to financial reporting and analysis, as assigned
• Assisting with the coordination of close activities

Experience and Education Requirements

The experiences and/or education requirements required (or preferred) for this position include:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

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