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Summary

Responsible for the preparation of monthly Statutory and GAAP financial statements , regulatory filings, tax returns, special reports and analysis for multiple entities in multiple states. Prepares complex journal entries. Reconciles complex general ledger accounts by comparing balances to supporting detail, analyzing differences and proposing correcting entries when necessary. Routinely coordinates and communicates with Executives of the Company, staff at the Parent, state regulators, and third party business partners. This position also supports budget and forecast development, variance analysis, taxation issues, reinsurance calculations, banking and cash management, and monitors cash flow and liquidity.
Responsibilities/Tasks

• Prepares complex month end journal entries, analyze account activity, reconcile general ledger accounts, and propose correcting entries when necessary.
• Prepares tax and assessment work papers and returns while providing other taxation support for all entities at the federal level and in all 50 states.
• Performs financial analysis and prepares special reports upon request.
• Reviews standard daily and month end journal entries.
• Participates in both external and internal audits of financial, tax and regulatory financial reports and filings providing detail schedules and support as requested.
• Routinely coordinate and communicate with Executives of the Company, accounting and other staff at the Parent, various state regulators, and third party business partners.
• Responsible for the consolidation and elimination process for all entities within the Enterprise.
• Prepares quarterly and annual regulatory statements and filings in all states for all entities.
• Supports system installations, conversions and upgrades, including report design, development and testing.
• Prepares investment work papers and corresponding journal entries and regulatory support for all entities.
• Works with minimum supervision.
• Prepares reinsurance calculations and reports for inter company pooling agreements and reinsurer submission for all entities.
• Maintains confidentiality of information processed.
• Prepares consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and statutory accounting principles (SAP).

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
Employment Qualifications

• Ability to perform intermediate mathematical computations.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to make competent, independent decisions.
• Ability to identify addresses or makes recommendations regarding problems or improvement opportunities.
• Knowledge of multi-entity accounting and reporting Ability to establish work flows
• Advanced knowledge of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database and other desktop software.
• Continuous learning, as defined by the Company’s learning philosophy, is required. Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged.
• Ability to perform other assignments at locations outside the office.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to accurately apply, statutory and generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports and statements.
• Ability to enter alpha/numeric data accurately.
• Knowledge of financial systems, process flows and internal controls.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize work and forecast resources necessary to meet business objectives.
• Ability to solve problems independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Education Or Equivalent Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
Experience
Three years relevant accounting experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities. Insurance industry experience also preferred. Experience with multi entity accounting is also preferred.