What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Americo Financial Life and Annuity?
Americo is hiring a full-time Staff Accountant to join our expanding team!
The hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, on-site at our downtown Kansas City, MO office location.
Overview
The Corporate Finance Department is responsible for supporting general accounting functions, ensuring financial statement accuracy, conducting expense analysis, managing allocations and reconciliations, and completing tax-related reporting.
This role supports department managers and internal finance stakeholders by reviewing departmental spending, preparing monthly accrual entries, analyzing expense allocation results, and assisting with quarterly and annual financial statement schedules within established reporting timeframes.
Key Responsibilities
- Review monthly spending by department, prepare journal entries for the monthly close process, research budget variances, and assist with explanations.
- Provide department managers with monthly spending reports and support the annual budget preparation and review process.
- Review book and tax depreciation and prepare monthly allocations and reconciliations.
- Process expense reports independently and provide support for invoice processing, use tax filings, and unclaimed property processing.
- Prepare estimated and annual premium tax returns, municipal tax returns, and annual unclaimed property filings.
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual exhibits and schedules included in financial statements.
- Perform critical analysis of expenses and expense allocation results to help ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related
- Knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, including accruals, debits and credits, balance sheets, and income statements
- Understanding of general ledger systems, such as Oracle Fusion, Workday, NetSuite, PeopleSoft, or Navision, with the ability to research and resolve issues using system queries
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIF functions
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Oracle Fusion and/or Oracle Narrative Reporting
- Experience using Concur for expense management and reporting
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application in financial reporting
- Previous experience in the insurance or financial services industry
About Us
Americo: We're in This for Life!
The roots of the Americo family of companies date back more than 100 years. Americo is a life insurance and annuity company providing innovative products to our customers. At Americo, it's the people who make things work, so we hope you'll join us!
What You'll Love About Working at Americo
Compensation
Our competitive pay and robust bonus program, offered to all associates, help ensure you feel valued and rewarded for your contributions.
Learning and Development
We prepare you for success with a comprehensive paid training program. In addition, our Talent Development team creates growth opportunities for associates at every stage of their careers.
Work-Life Balance
We value work-life balance and offer generous paid time off. You begin accruing PTO immediately, with accrual rates increasing based on tenure. New hires earn more than three weeks of paid time off annually, in addition to 11 paid company holidays. We also support new parents through maternity and parental leave programs, along with paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Health and Well-Being
We are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our associates and their families through flexible benefits and meaningful company contributions. Benefits include:
- PPO and HDHP medical plan options
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) eligibility
- Dental and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid disability coverage
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness program and health resources
- Corporate fitness discounts
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
Future Planning
Americo offers a 401(k) plan with company matching, as well as tuition reimbursement programs to support your continued education and career development.
Giving Back
We proudly support organizations such as Ronald McDonald House, Hope Lodge, the American Red Cross, Harvesters, and many others. Our associates actively volunteer their time and contribute alongside the company to make a meaningful impact in our community.
The Fun Stuff
Americo participates in the Kansas City Corporate Challenge, providing a great opportunity to connect with coworkers outside of work. We also host events such as a Royals Party at the K, our legendary Holiday Party, and in-office events featuring local vendors.
Bustling Environment
Our newly renovated offices are conveniently located in downtown Kansas City, within walking distance of popular restaurants and attractions. Associates receive complimentary paid parking near the Americo offices, making your daily commute even more convenient.
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