Accountant Shared Services

Company Overview

Alfa Insurance® is an A-rated insurance carrier that offers an excellent array of auto, home, life, farm and business insurance products. Alfa® is known for its superior customer service and boasts 94% claims satisfaction. Since its humble beginnings in 1946, Alfa and its affiliates now serve more than 1 million customers across 14 states.

Working as an Accountant in Shared Services for Alfa Insurance® is more than reporting and analyzing financial information. It involves a wide range of responsibilities that contribute to the overall success of our organization. It’s becoming part of a team that is committed to excellence, integrity and exceeding expectations by providing the highest quality stewardship, financial information, and analysis of our companies. As part of the Alfa family, you can discover your purpose and help make a difference in the lives of our policyholders and your community.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant – Shared Services to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across our organization. This role is ideal for professionals with strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and/or review moderately complex general ledger accounts and identify and assess the appropriate accounting treatment for moderately complex transactions under management direction.
• Prepare and analyze moderately complex financial transactions, moderately complex financial schedules and/or regulatory reporting for assigned processes or business units in compliance with applicable accounting guidance, regulatory requirements and rating agency guidelines, within an appropriate control environment.
• Recommend, implement and maintain processes, under management supervision, appropriate for producing accurate, timely and efficient reporting, analysis and/or reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Provide support to others.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (or equivalent) degree with a focus in Accounting CPA preferred.
• At least one year of experience in the insurance accounting field or equivalent experience in a business environment, including SAP/GAAP applications, or equivalent public accounting experience – preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical and organization skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to identify issues and recommend solutions
• Understanding of computer applications including: Excel and Word
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, as needed.
• Self-starter, with a superior work ethic, a high level of integrity, and a commitment to excellence in both personal and business affairs.
  
  
  

Benefits/Perks

• Opportunity for annual performance bonus
• Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required)
• Benefits include: Health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance and 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off Bank to include 3 days PTO available after first 80 hours worked for New Hires
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Healthcare and Childcare spending accounts for tax savings
• Opportunities for advancement
• Continuous training and support throughout your career with Alfa
• College tuition discounts at various colleges in Alabama
• Fitness center
• Onsite cafeteria