GAAP Accountant at Athene

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

GAAP Accounting, Financial Reporting, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, MS Office, Oracle, Essbase, Hyperion, Workiva Wdesk, Journal Entries, Reconciliations, Financial Analysis, SEC Reporting, GAAP Policy Implementation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations. Purpose: Athene is a great place to be! Our Accountant I position will report to the Director GAAP Reporting, but will work independently with peers and leaders across the organization to manage and execute financial processes. Accountabilities: Performs financial reporting related tasks for assigned entities/functions. Includes posting and verification of journal entries, hierarchy and report building, coordinating work requirements and deadlines from others, managing the Athene financial close process Support the analysis of financial results and research and resolve variances and inconsistencies in financial statements by applying normal accounting techniques and standard practices Performs reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts Collaborate with other teams both within and outside of Finance to achieve mutual objectives and support problem solving Assist with annual external audits and examinations including the preparation of work papers, analysis of data, and information gathering Assist with SEC and GAAP reporting Assist in the coordination and creating of GAAP ledger infrastructure and reports Implement GAAP accounting policy for new business transactions Assists with other finance projects as assigned Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience is required 3+ years of GAAP accounting and reporting is required; insurance company experience is preferred Experience with Workiva’s Wdesk solution is preferred Experience with Oracle, Essbase, and Hyperion is preferred Completion of or interest in CPA and/or FLMI designations is preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to draw conclusions from research and report on findings Strong communication skills Proficient with MS Office products such as Word and Excel Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene. Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans. Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.. We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

Responsibilities

The GAAP Accountant will perform financial reporting tasks, including posting journal entries and managing the financial close process. They will also analyze financial results and assist with audits and GAAP reporting.