Financial Reporting Accountant (Hybrid)

Job Description

The Financial Reporting Department of American Income Life Ins. Company is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant. This position will be responsible for the preparation of internal and external financial reports, financial analysis, preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and researching exceptions, statutory accounting, GAAP accounting and assisting in the preparation of US and Foreign financial reporting. This is a hybrid role with three days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and two days work at home (Monday, Friday), located in Waco, Texas.

• Assist in preparation of consolidated financial statements at subsidiary level.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and consolidate at both GAAP and statutory levels.
• Ability to research FASB and NAIC guidance and document accounting position.
• Staying apprised of current GAAP and statutory accounting guidance and upcoming proposed guidance.
• Assist in the documentation and process flows of accounting policies.
• Work with external auditor requests.
• Assist with automation and modernization of accounting and financial reporting tools.
• Special projects with Vice President, Controller.

Required Skills

• Highly motivated individual with strong work ethic.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail are critical.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong use of Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Power Pivot.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while managing financial reporting priorities and fast deadlines.

Applicable to all employees of Globe Life & Accident and its subsidiaries:

• Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift.
• Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Proven ability to develop, document, maintain operations policies and procedures, including designing and documenting detailed process flows.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Workiva or other similar reporting tools experience a plus.
• Previous insurance accounting experience a plus.
• Foreign exchange accounting and reporting a plus.
• IFRS experience a plus.