Accountant II (Hybrid)

At Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible. As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients' health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth.

As one of the 10 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide. More information is available at www.alliant.com.

SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining accounting records, exercising professional judgement, and GAAP expertise while providing support and analysis of accounting transactions for Alliant Insurance and its subsidiaries. Prepares journal entries, assists with month-end Close analysis, and supports external audits and reviews. Identifies and implements process improvements to help streamline and enhance efficiencies, promotes the analysis and communication of financial results, and provides proactive customer service to business partners.

Hybrid schedule - at least one (1) day in the office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares journal entries with supporting backup, utilizing personal discretion and/or judgment to ensure transactions are accurate, properly coded, and recorded in accordance with GAAP.

Reconciles balance sheet accounts to ensure financial results are accurately represented and in conformance with GAAP.

Researches and resolves discrepancies in account balances and identifies actual or potential problems with financial transactions and recommends corrective action, as needed.

Interprets data and develops key performance indicators (KPI's) in support of the monthly financial Close process and inquiries from business partners.

Supports financial statement consolidations.

Participates in the development and documentation of accounting procedures, implements system and procedural changes, and provides training and assistance to other employees.

Identifies areas of improvement to derive enhanced methods for explaining business drivers, accelerating
Close timing, improving Close accuracy, and enhancing controls over financial reporting.

Supports quarterly reviews and the year-end financial statement audit and related PBC deliverables.

Administers critical accounting processes and the execution of related controls.

Ad hoc requests as determined by management.

Perform all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and local laws, wherein the Company operates.

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field, preferred

Two (2) or more years of accounting experience

Insurance industry and/or public accounting experience, preferred

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We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

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Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

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