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Chicago IL USA
Hybrid
110K-125K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Insurance • Payments • Software • Business Intelligence • App development • Big Data Analytics
Creating the best products with the best people in insurance technology!
The Role
The role involves managing technical accounting tasks ensuring compliance with US GAAP drafting policies advising on transactions and supporting audits.
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Job Description
Amazing Career Moments Happen Here
Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious we know. That's why at Applied we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn willing to try new things and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers - all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the Insurtech game we're not just redefining what's achievable; we're creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.
Position Overview
We're searching for a Manager Technical Accounting to join our Finance and Accounting team in hybrid working environment out of our Chicago IL office. To keep us headed in the right direction we're looking for people who understand winning is a team sport who value and seek to learn from our team's diverse experiences and backgrounds who welcome a challenge and take risks in the pursuit of creating better outcomes for our customers and who can at any given time step back to laugh and have some fun.
What You'll Do
We're Excited to Learn More About You
Your experience may include:
You may have other skills or credentials including:
We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply!
When You Join Team Applied You Can Expect:
A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren't just an employee; you are a teammate and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.
We flex our time together collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.
A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:
Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/
Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $110 - $125K USD. To determine a new team member's starting pay we consider a variety of factors including someone's depth breadth and variety of experience skills and responsibilities. Depending on the role team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.
Your Security Matters:
Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.
AI Utilization
We leverage AI tools to streamline parts of our recruitment workflow (such as resume parsing and interview scheduling). However candidate screening interviews and final decisions are conducted by real humans.
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied we don't discriminate and we are committed to recruit develop retain and promote regardless of race religion color national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability age veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-US
Amazing Career Moments Happen Here
Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious we know. That's why at Applied we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn willing to try new things and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers - all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the Insurtech game we're not just redefining what's achievable; we're creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.
Position Overview
We're searching for a Manager Technical Accounting to join our Finance and Accounting team in hybrid working environment out of our Chicago IL office. To keep us headed in the right direction we're looking for people who understand winning is a team sport who value and seek to learn from our team's diverse experiences and backgrounds who welcome a challenge and take risks in the pursuit of creating better outcomes for our customers and who can at any given time step back to laugh and have some fun.
What You'll Do
- Research interpret and document accounting positions under US GAAP for complex transactions including:
- Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
- Business combinations (ASC 805)
- Stock-based compensation (ASC 718)
- Leases (ASC 842)
- Debt and equity instruments
- Draft maintain and update formal accounting policies position papers and whitepapers.
- Monitor and assess the impact of new accounting standards and regulatory guidance; lead implementation efforts as required.
- Partner with Accounting FP&A Legal Tax Corporate Development HR and teams to assess accounting implications of complex transactions.
- Support due diligence and purchase accounting activities for acquisitions.
- Advise business leaders on accounting considerations during strategic decision making.
- Act as a key technical accounting liaison for external auditors on complex or judgmental matters.
- Support preparation and review of technical disclosures for financial statements.
- Assist in ensuring clean audit outcomes by proactively resolving accounting issues.
- Support IPO readiness and internal control documentation related to complex accounting areas.
- Identify opportunities to standardize automate and scale accounting processes.
- Provide guidance and review for technical judgments made by operational accounting teams.
- Coach and mentor accounting team members on technical topics.
- Serve as a trusted internal expert and escalation point for complex accounting questions.
We're Excited to Learn More About You
Your experience may include:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
- CPA (required)
- 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Prior experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) strongly preferred
- Experience supporting public companies IPOs or SOX environments preferred
You may have other skills or credentials including:
- Strong command of US GAAP and technical accounting research
- Experience preparing accounting memoranda and position papers
- Familiarity with SEC reporting support is a strongly preferred
- ERP experience (e.g. NetSuite Salesforce UKG)
We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply!
When You Join Team Applied You Can Expect:
A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren't just an employee; you are a teammate and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.
We flex our time together collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.
A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:
- Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
- Holiday and Vacation Time
- Health & Wellness Days
- A Bonus Day for Your Birthday
Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/
Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $110 - $125K USD. To determine a new team member's starting pay we consider a variety of factors including someone's depth breadth and variety of experience skills and responsibilities. Depending on the role team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.
Your Security Matters:
Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.
AI Utilization
We leverage AI tools to streamline parts of our recruitment workflow (such as resume parsing and interview scheduling). However candidate screening interviews and final decisions are conducted by real humans.
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied we don't discriminate and we are committed to recruit develop retain and promote regardless of race religion color national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability age veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-US
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA
- 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Prior experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm)
- Experience supporting public companies IPOs or SOX environments
- Strong command of US GAAP and technical accounting research
- Experience preparing accounting memoranda and position papers
- Familiarity with SEC reporting support
- ERP experience (e.g. NetSuite Salesforce UKG)
What the Team is Saying
Applied Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Benefits begin on day one and include multiple paid time off types such as vacation sick holidays birthday volunteer time floating holidays wellness days and generous PTO options.
- Parental & Family Support—Six weeks of paid parental leave for all parents including adoption is provided alongside family medical leave childcare support and onsite mother’s rooms.
- Inclusive Benefits Coverage—Health coverage explicitly includes mental‑health benefits transgender health care and abortion travel support complemented by FSAs and wellness incentives.
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The Company
HQ: Chicago IL
3040 Employees
Year Founded: 1983
What We Do
Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious we know. That’s why at Applied we’re building a team that shows up every day ready to learn willing to try new things and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers – all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. At Applied we have a mission and a vision that guide us values that anchor us and a determination to achieve that propels us forward. We push the boundaries of innovation to solve the biggest challenges in insurance – helping us earn the title of indispensable partner from our customers. Our teammates show up as they are creating an authentic environment that fosters collaboration curiosity and connections – and one that doesn’t waste time on the unnecessary confines of corporate bureaucracy or hierarchy. No matter the role or title you have a voice at the table space to work hard and achieve and unending opportunities to be a great teammate.
Why Work With Us
Our commitment to you is simple: when you bring your best we promise you a place where amazing career moments are made possible.
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