Financial Reporting Analyst (Hybrid)

Company: KSM- Securian Financial Group
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

*At Securian Financial, the internal title for this position is Financial Reporting Analyst.

Overview:

The Employee Benefits Solutions finance team is looking for a motivated and analytical problem solver to join our dynamic business area as a Financial Reporting Accountant. Working with a broad array of products and clients-----"with a particular emphasis on the large employer group insurance market and a significant array of reinsurance programs-----"our team prepares the accounting entries for our GAAP and Statutory financial statements, and also manages the financial agreements associated with some of our larger clients' unique plan designs. In addition, we work closely with auditors (both internal and external) and prepare numerous schedules and exhibits for internal and external reporting requirements, including rating agency presentations, blue book financial schedules, and internal data and metric preparation for senior management.

Responsibilities Include but Not Limited To:

Prepares Group division financial reporting and ensures timely and accurate processing

Ensures the compliance, accuracy and completeness of the allocation of Group premiums to facilitate the accurate payment of premium tax

Ensures the accuracy of accounting transactions processed within the business area

Supports the preparation and communication of financial information for auditors, insurance examiners, rating agencies, insurance agencies, and company leaders

Prepares amendments to financial-related contracts for the business area ensuring the language and accounting accurately reflects the intention of the agreement and follows accounting and legal rules, regulations and guidelines

Participates in projects related to financial reporting or financial contracts

Qualifications:

Accounting experience in statutory, management-based, tax and GAAP for financial reporting and budgeting

Bachelor--------s degree (preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Math)

Demonstrated leadership and initiative to serve as a resource for team members and independently manage projects

Written and verbal communication skills to provide superior customer service to a variety of business partners

Demonstrated analytical skills to review and analyze financial statements and reports

Understanding of programming and analytical skills to understand the structure of the data within financial and administration systems

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to effectively multi-task and meet prescribed deadlines on a continuous basis

Ability to work overtime at quarter end and other peak times

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of life and health insurance concepts and products

Reinsurance accounting experience

Physical Job Requirements:

Ability to work at least 40 hours per week

Ability to utilize keyboard, mouse and computer for up to 3-6 hours per day

Ability to utilize telephone for approximately 1-4 hours per day

Ability to perform simple grasping including handwriting, paper manipulation, sorting, folding, etc. periodically throughout entire workday

Securian Financial has been around for 140 years. We--------re committed to giving back to our community, donating 15,000 employee volunteer hours this past year. We also provide extensive resources to our employees for professional development and growth and a number of diverse professional and social opportunities throughout the company. There--------s a reason our employees have voted us as a best place to work year after year! In addition:

-- - Generous paid time off. We want you to take time off for whatever matters most to you!
-- - Tuition reimbursement program. We value continuous learning at Securian!
-- - Company-funded pension plan as well as 401K retirement plan -----" great resources to secure your financial future.
-- - Continuous opportunities for new challenges.
-- - Variety of health plan options as well as dental and vision plans.
-- - Paid maternity/paternity leaves.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance, status in a local human rights commission, or any other status or condition protected by local, state or federal law. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by telephone 651-665-5522 (voice), 711 (telecommunications relay), or by email at EmployeeRelations@securian.com.

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