Accountant
- Employer
- Assurant
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Salary
- Not Specified
- Closing date
- Nov 9, 2019
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- Category
- Financial Services, Accounting
- Job Type
- Not Specified
- Career Level
- Not Specified
Job Details
Become an integral part Assurant Finance Shared Services team today!
The Accountant ensures and provides accurate and timely financial information to support the Segment and Corporate management. Position will cultivate a continuous improvement culture and will participate in ongoing learning and engagement in a fast-paced F&A shared services environment. The ideal candidate must be able to contribute to the Shared Service strategy and execution by applying their knowledge and experience.
Responsibilities
- Carries out accounting assignments that are varied and possibly difficult
- Interacts and helps with accounting and reporting work and activities performed by segment
- Develop and maintain relationships with business segments and stakeholders
- Assists in monitoring key performance indicators
- Maintain compliance with internal controls including SOX and MAR
- Assist to ensure team meets all deadlines and deliverables in a timely and accurate manner
- Committed to continuous learning and a continuous improvement culture
- Committed to developing best practice solutions
- Foster open communication and innovative thinking
Education
- BA or BS in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience preferred
Travel required
- Limited or none
Experience
- Minimum 2-5 years of accounting experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong collaboration and partnering skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of financial practices, statutory accounting a plus
- Strong interpersonal/communication skills
- Ability to influence peers within AFS, segment and overseas partner
- Problem solving, attention to detail and results oriented
Company
At Assurant, we protect, connect and support major consumer purchases ... like homes, cars, appliances, and phones ... in partnership with industry-leading brands.
The brands people trust ... trust Assurant.
We help our clients connect and protect over 300 million consumers around the world.
We have 125 years of experience, 14,000 employees and operate in 21 countries.
Our unwavering purpose
We protect what matters most.
Our uncompromising values
Common sense, common decency, uncommon thinking and uncommon results guide the way we support our customers and work with each other. guide the way we support our customers and work with one another.
COMMON SENSE
We seek simple, straightforward solutions that keep life running smoothly for the clients and consumers we serve.
COMMON DECENCY
We act with integrity. We treat others with respect, courtesy, and kindness. We’re honest, transparent and committed to doing the right thing.
UNCOMMON THINKING
We're never satisfied with the status quo. We seek diverse perspectives and thrive on challenge. We believe there's always a way to build upon our successes.
COMMON RESULTS
We focus on actionable solutions that deliver measurable results. We approach each challenge with a sense of urgency, striving to exceed every expectation.
- Website
- https://jobs.assurant.com/
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