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Job Description

Allstate Investments manages over $80 Billion of assets. Our goal is to provide sustainable, competitive, risk-adjusted investment returns and investment related services for the benefit of The Allstate Corporation. Investment performance for our portfolios has consistently provided excess returns for our customers, and we attribute that success in large part to the quality of our people. The investment group is made up of nearly 300 individuals across a variety of investment disciplines including, fixed income, equities, private securities, commercial mortgages and derivative asset classes, as well as, finance and technology. We recognize that our employees are our ultimate advantage and we seek to attract and retain highly qualified individuals with strong academic backgrounds, a deep interest in investments and a desire to be challenged.

The Financial Reporting Department within Allstate Investments is a strong team and an innovative, energetic organization. The External Reporting Accounting Analyst within Investment Finance Reporting is responsible for executing the day to day activities of the Reporting team according to the controls in place. This includes preparing schedules that support external filings made by the company and performing analysis to identify and investigate unusual trends. They are expected to manage their assignments based on prioritization and direction, meet deadlines, and raise issues as appropriate. The Accounting Analyst is expected to work independently and with a high degree of accuracy to execute processes and procedures per the teams operational support documentation and identify when practice deviates from the documented process.

The External Reporting Accountant will be a key member of the team, responsible for the following items:

• Monthly close activities and related analysis
• Prepare and analyze various quarterly/annual schedules/exhibits supporting internal and external financial reports
• Utilize accounting principles and apply the understanding of those principles to the preparation of financial statements, audit reports and related filings
• Prepare analytical schedules, analyzing variances, and providing analytical support based on internal customer requests
• Participate in process improvement projects
• Assist with aspects of team projects, assignments and team responsibilities
• Implement, report, and communicate the impact of business and accounting related initiatives on assigned processes and reported financial statements

Job Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or CPA candidate a plus
• General accounting knowledge. Investment accounting, general ledger, US GAAP, and SEC reporting knowledge a plus
• Intermediate Excel skills, and familiarity with Access, Outlook, and Word. Knowledge of databases and SAP accounting system a plus
• Works effectively in a team environment and maximizes team effectiveness
• Organizational, problem solving, detail oriented, oral and written communication
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities and assignments. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workloads/demands and work across various departments
• Shows initiative, self-motivated, professional demeanor, and desire to learn

Good Work. Good Life. Good Hands.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary but thats just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, youll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life -- including a generous paid time off policy.

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