Accountant II (Hybrid)

SUMMARYResponsible 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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrepares journal entries with supporting backup, utilizing personal discretion and/or judgement 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 monthly financial Close process and inquiries from business partners.Supports financial statement consolidations.Participates in the development and documentation of accounting procedures, implementing 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 assignedQUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related fieldTwo (2) or more years or more years of relevant professional work experienceInsurance industry and/or public accounting experienceCPA LicenseSKILLSEffective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team-oriented environmentStrong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to multi-taskOrganized with the ability to learn and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentAbility to prioritize work, adapt to change, follow through, and meet deadlinesSelf-Motivated with a strong work ethicDemonstrated analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skillsAbility to effectively collaborate with business partnersPossess knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and intermediate level skills with MS ExcelExposure to ERP/Finance systems such as Applied EPIC, Kofax, Hyperion, PowerBI, Salesforce, Benefit Point, Blackline and Oracle is a plus