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USAA · 6 hours ago

Financial Accountant (Mid-Level) – Life Insurance Accounting

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $134K/yr

4+ years exp

USAA is committed to empowering its members to achieve financial security through exceptional service and trusted advice. The Financial Accountant will apply accounting principles to complex financial situations, prepare financial reports, and support various accounting projects while managing business-related risks.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceVenture Capital

No H1B

Responsibilities

Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT) and regulatory accounting treatment to complex accounting transactions and demonstrates and shares understanding of key implications

Prepares and communicates financial results and analysis to internal and external stakeholders

Performs in an accounting advisory capacity to operational business leaders on matters pertaining to business initiatives or strategies

Leads special projects and coordinates with key stakeholders to ensure timely completion

Collaborates and maintains strong relationships with business partners

Resolves issues and provides informed, proactive reporting and analysis to enable effective decision making

Develops and maintains processes, procedures and tools impacting financial accounting

Facilitates and reviews internal controls to ensure an effective and efficient financial system

Provides guidance and shares knowledge with team members

Participates and supports projects related to accounting systems, legal structures, new product launches and other initiatives, ensuring compliance with accounting and reporting standards

Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures

Qualification

GAAPSTATCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Financial reportingData analysisMicrosoft ExcelLife insurance accountingGeneral Ledger experienceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; OR a Bachelor's degree in another field coupled with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree when coupled with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation

4 years of relevant work experience performing accounting functions including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and preparing financial results for internal and external purposes

Proficient knowledge and application of GAAP, STAT and regulatory accounting practices

Demonstrated ability to partner and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders across CFO and the Enterprise

Proficient knowledge of data analysis techniques and statistical methodologies applied in finance or accounting

Proficient knowledge of relevant technical accounting and reporting disciplines

Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Excel with experience maintaining large accounting or financial data