Financial Reporting Accountant jobs in Kansas City, KS

Security Benefit is searching for an experienced Financial Reporting Senior Accountant with proven experience to join our Finance team. This position will work in our home office in our Overland Park, Kansas office. SB associates are working in a hybrid environment with both remote and on-site work.

Who Are We?

Security Benefit fosters strong partnerships to provide insightful and customized retirement solutions for employers and individual investors nationwide. Through a broad advisor network and its nationally recognized money managers, Security Benefit provides mutual funds, annuities and retirement programs. 

What Does the Job Look Like?

The Financial Reporting Senior Accountant performs accounting work for the financial reporting function in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). This role is responsible for financial reporting and accounting, including, but not limited to, preparation of journal entries, financial statement preparation and analysis, account reconciliations, and other special projects within financial reporting.

• Assist with the GAAP/SAP accounting close including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with the accounting close calendar
• Prepare and review financial statements, MD&A and supporting schedules
• Analyze financial statements to understand trends in the business and ensure the accuracy of reported results, communicate analysis to key stakeholders
• Assist with the GAAP/SAP audit and preparation of GAAP/SAP audit reports
• Provide support for internal/external auditors by gathering data, preparing schedules, and responding to inquiries
• Assist with researching technical accounting and reporting matters and document conclusions reached in accordance with relevant accounting literature
• Perform responsibilities in compliance with internal control environment
• Develop and maintain effective and efficient relationships with internal and external customers as well as business partners
• Support an environment of continuous improvement and help implement automation to improve efficiency

Who Are You?

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in public accounting or in a corporate environment
• CPA (or willing to obtain CPA licensure)
• Insurance industry experience preferred (with broker/dealer experience is a plus)
• Self-starter with a collaborative approach who values and encourages teamwork
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to develop industry related knowledge
• Ability to work independently, make decisions and effectively communicate with all levels of management
• Flexible team player
• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook or similar programs
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet critical deadlines

 What Security Benefit Can Offer You?

Security Benefit offers a competitive salary and as a full-time employee you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Employees are eligible for an annual incentive bonus designed to reward for performance.
• 33 days of paid time off for PTO, paid holidays, days of Significance, and a Volunteer Day
• Paid parental leave eligible after one year of service
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Profit Sharing & Savings Plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Associate Assistance Programs
• Career growth and more!

Consider joining our progressive team in our nationally recognized company. Visit the career section of our website at www.securitybenefit.com/careers to apply and submit your resume. EOE

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