Sr Accountant GAAP Reporting
We are Athene. At Athene, we are driven to do more. We are a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. We see every day as a new opportunity to measure ourselves against the best - and then we don't stop until we've set the bar even higher. We're ready to help you achieve more.
Purpose:
The Senior Accountant, GAAP Reporting position will report to the Director GAAP Reporting, and collaborate with peers and leaders across the organization to manage and execute financial processes independently.
Accountabilities:
- Analyze financial results by researching and resolving variances and inconsistencies in financial statements using standard accounting techniques and practices
- Lead projects related to financial reporting, focusing on the implementation of standalone reporting
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve mutual objectives and support problem-solving initiatives
- Prepare work papers, conduct data analysis, and aggregate information for annual external audits and examinations
- Contribute to SEC and GAAP reporting processes
- Coordinate and develop GAAP ledger infrastructure and reports
- Implement GAAP accounting policies for new business transactions
- Support additional finance projects as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in GAAP accounting and reporting; experience in the insurance industry is preferred.
- Oracle, Essbase, and Hyperion experience is preferred
- Familiarity with Workiva’s Wdesk solution is preferred
- CPA and/or FLMI designations completed or in progress is preferred
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to draw conclusions from research and report findings effectively
- Proficient with MS Office products, including Excel and Word
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience
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