Senior Accountant at Armed Forces Benefits Assoc.

Alexandria, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

U.S. GAAP, Statutory Financial Statements, General Ledger Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, SEC Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Infor, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Audit Support, Life Insurance Accounting

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

About Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA) and 5Star Life In 1947, AFBA emerged from the basement of the Pentagon to solve a critical need in support of the military. More than 75 years later, our commitment to those who serve and to solving their unique problems remains core to everything we do. Founded to provide military members with a death benefit no one else would, we continue to embrace our mission and deliver benefits tailored to the real-life needs of all who serve today, including active duty, National Guard, and first responders. Providing protection to those who go in harm’s way, we ensure survivor and other benefits are available to all who serve, defend, and protect our great nation, no matter what. 5Star Life Insurance Company was founded in service and carry that mission today by committing to serve those who serve, from underwriting benefits for military and first responder families to providing coverage to the employees that keep our communities running. Our commitment to our communities – rather than the bottom line- drives our business. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment, allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds with 3 days in the office and up to 2 days working remotely each week. This position is in Alexandria, VA About the role: The Senior Accountant position is a high performing accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting, demonstrates strong technical expertise and proactively drives improvements in the reporting processes. Qualified candidates will be self-starters with a strong execution mindset. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assists in the preparation of U.S. GAAP and Statutory financial statements and disclosures * Prepare general ledger journal entries and reconcile the more complicated general ledger accounts * Prepare schedules and exhibits for the life insurance quarterly and annual statement filings * Assist internal and external auditors with annual audit * Undertake ad hoc activities assigned by the Director of Accounting and Finance What we are seeking: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * 3-5 years public accounting or other qualifying experience with experience working in mid to large sized companies * CPA is a plus * Experience can be either as an auditor or in-house accountant * Prefer financial reporting experience with SEC reports or similar regulatory filings where the intensity of quarterly and annual filing deadlines are understood * Accounting degree * Any insurance accounting and reporting experience preferred * Life insurance accounting and reporting experience highly preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have a strong knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications * Must have strong communications skills, both written and oral, as the position works closely with parent company accounting staff, outside vendors and regulatory authorities * Familiarity with larger general ledger systems. Infor is a plus * Adaptability, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team or in an individual capacity Benefits we offer: * health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) * flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care) * 401k plan with generous employer match * paid time off * paid holidays (12) * life insurance * short- and long-term disability insurance * employee assistance program * professional development & tuition reimbursement * career growth opportunities * on-site gym and locker rooms (Alexandria, VA office only) * friendly, collaborative culture Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, gender identities, marital status, religions, veterans' statuses, disabilities, and any other protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity workplace, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. AFBA and 5Star Life Insurance Company endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If an applicant believes they require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, or has any questions or concerns, they should contact Human Resources [hr@afba.com] (hr@afba.com). EEO is the Law [https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf] (Link to external DOL site). AFBA and 5Star Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Employer.

Responsibilities

The role involves preparing U.S. GAAP and Statutory financial statements, managing general ledger entries, and reconciling complex accounts. Additionally, the position supports quarterly and annual statement filings and assists with internal and external audits.