At Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible. As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients' health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth.
As one of the 5 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide.
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SUMMARY
Provide guidance and/or solutions on complex accounting issues, independently researching issues, and implementing efficiencies to support the evolving business needs of the accounting department and company as a whole. Responsible for the preparation and delivery of a variety of consolidated financial reports and statements, as well as maintaining and reconciling related accounting data. Provides supervision and mentoring to various levels of accounting personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises daily accounting activities for assigned accounting staff through delegation, monitoring work, guidance and coaching, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluation;
Prepares complex standard and ad hoc reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables) utilizing a broad knowledge of accounting principles;
Actively participates and drives innovation efforts to ensure accurate, complete, and timely reporting of financial results;
Performs monthly financial statement closing; prepares and maintains supporting balance sheet and income statement schedules;
Leads projects of moderate to high scope and complexity. Communicates project opportunities and constraints to Management while monitoring project status. May also actively participate in cross-functional projects of moderate to high scope;
Reviews work, serves as a technical resource, and provides feedback, training, and guidance to Accountants and other cross-functional professionals;
Analyzes and reviews producer commission information;
Prepares schedules and other information as required for the company's financial audit;
Other duties and projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in finance or accounting equivalent combination of education and experience
Four (4) or more years professional experience in general ledger accounting and financial reporting
One (1) or more years supervisory or leadership experience
Proven knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Experience working in BlackLine or related software
SKILLS
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to delegate and work effectively with others
Strong people management and coaching skills
High level analytical skills with ability to interpret results
Ability to determine priorities and work on several projects simultaneously
Deadline oriented; ability to be flexible regarding work schedule
Strong problem solving and time management skills
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