Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting - SILAC Insurance Company

Staff Accountant, Financial Reporting

SILAC Insurance Company is one of the fastest-growing insurance companies in the nation and continues to be a top contender in the industry. SILAC offers industry-leading annuity products that help individuals prepare for retirement. Teams can align around a shared vision of providing clean, simple & competitive products for clients, delivering best-in-class service to agents & business partners, and propelling the success of our employees.

With a fast-growing team of more than 300 employees, we are committed to remaining adaptable, innovative, and trustworthy for our clients, agents, and employees.

We hold true to our core values: Adaptability & Continuous Improvement, Transparency & Trust, Honesty & Integrity, Teamwork & Collaboration, and Gratitude & Compassion.

Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week Schedule Type: In-Office

SILAC Insurance Company provides an extensive variety of benefits that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health/Flexible Savings Account, 401(k) & ROTH, Pet Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time off, 10 Paid Holidays, Birthday Pay, Paid Volunteer Time, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

The Staff Accountant position is an entry-level position in the Financial Reporting team located in the Carmel Corporate Office. This role will contribute to the success of the Company through financial reporting, internal controls, and process development. Individuals in this role will have the opportunity to work with the executive management team and gain experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Job Details

General Accounting - Ensure timely and accurate accounting entries are made to the general ledger and subsidiary accounts.

Investment Accounting - Ensure timely and accurate investment accounting entries are made to the general ledger.

Account Reconciliation - Reconcile various general ledger accounts, corporate bank accounts and investment accounts.

Financial Statement Preparation - Assist in the preparation of Statutory and GAAP financial statements on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Tax Accounting - Preparation of premium tax returns as required. Assistance with preparation of monthly and quarterly income tax accruals and estimates. Review and preparation of various 1099 filings. Research various tax matters as needed.

Reinsurance Accounting - Preparation of reinsurance settlements as required.

Compliance - Assist with the preparation and review of various compliance related tasks for the insurance companies.

Audit - Provide general support for internal and external auditors as needed.

Report to and perform other work or projects as directed by management.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA Candidate
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Detail-oriented with ability to be accurate in the completion of tasks.
• Self-motivated with the ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and draw conclusion from statistical data.
• Ability to research various accounting and reporting topics, draw conclusion and present findings.
• Extensive experience using computers and Microsoft Office products especially Excel.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively. Skilled in clearly communicating complex concepts verbally including ability to answer customer service questions by phone and in writing.
• Experience with software for regulatory filing and general accounting.