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Title: Accounting Consultant
Position #20032
Duration: 06/14/2021 to 03/13/2022
Location: Downtown Columbus, OH 43215
Are you looking for a great CAREER and not just another job? Then you have come to the right place!
Our client is a global Insurance and Financial Services Company. They have been recognized as "Fortune 100's Best Places to Work" and "Best Organizations for Diversity in 2020"!
We are here to help you! At Rose International, we are focused on your success which is one of the many reasons we have been voted as Glassdoor''s Best Companies To Work For in 2019 and 2020!
Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
Consults with Accounting leadership on the most complex accounting functions or responsibilities associated with advanced accounting. Provides internal consultation on the best practices to obtain, evaluate, interpret, record and analyze financial data utilized in the preparation of financial statements and/or reports for various regulatory and statutory authorities and for internal management of all levels. Provides high subject matter expertise in preparing financial reports, pro-forma financial statements and reports, and analyses of financial statements. Works with internal and external sources and senior leadership to assure proper understanding and reporting of financial data. Provides accounting expertise to Finance leadership regarding complex cross-functional projects, and/or other activities that support strategic initiatives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Coordinates the research, analysis and implementation of new and/or revised accounting policies and procedures. Leads the development of recommendations that would enhance, improve or facilitate job performance, processing or workflow.
•Advises senior management on the industry best practices to obtain data, record, analyze and prepare the most complex accounting transactions and statements.
•Responsible for the development and submission of complex accounting and financial transactions required to ensure proper reporting at all levels.
•Advises management of the accuracy of all reports, forms and data provided to internal and external clients/customers.
•Coordinates the development of actions/policies to deal with unfavorable financial situations as disclosed by accounting analysis.
•Functions as the expert on changes to GAAP and/or STAT regulatory requirements which ultimately impact the submission of financial statements, reports and other financial data. Provides consultation to management on the internal impact.
•Acts as project lead in the development and design of new and enhanced systems and processes within the assigned area(s).
•Guides the preparation and analysis of the most complex pro-forma financial data required for compliance with new requirements.
•Provides consultation to management in applying financial data and analysis to solve administrative and operating problems.
•Coordinates and leads the preparation of complex financial information to provide to internal and external auditors, IRS, state examiners and other regulatory agencies, as assigned.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
•Undergraduate studies in accounting, finance or business administration.
•Prefer accounting major and degree.
Licenses/Registration:
•Progress towards CPA designation preferred.
Experience:
•Seven years accounting experience preferably in the insurance or financial service industries and within a specific product/business area.
Knowledge:
•GAAP and/or STAT knowledge and functional business area regulatory requirements.
•Knowledge of industry best practices in complex financial statement preparation including consolidation of companies/subsidiaries.
•Principles of taxation and the related impact on financial statement preparation.
•Accounting and/or business computer systems.
•Company organizational structure and products and services.
Skills/Competencies:
•Verbal and written communication skills for internal/external contacts.
•Ability to analyze, discover and solve accounting problems, to interpret financial statements and data and to analyze and interpret legal requirements.
•Project management skills.
•Ability to interpret changes in financial reporting and legal requirements relative to the impact on financial statement preparation and to the formulation of company or business area policies and procedures.
•Ability to effectively operate a personal computer and related software using advanced techniques. Ability to apply accounting principles, theories, concepts and practices to specialized, unique and/or nonrecurring complex problems.
Credit Check:
•Due to the fiduciary accountabilities within this job, a valid credit check and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process.
Benefits:
