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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

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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.

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