Senior Accountant - Investment Accounting (Derivatives)

Senior Level Individual Contributor Position

This is a senior level individual contributor position that performs moderately complex accounting and analysis specializing in an accounting-focused area of Finance. The position will provide accounting and financial analyses working individually or with others that serve to inform and ground business decisions and will collaborate with subject matter experts, provide quality financial analytics, and exercise judgment to drive optimum solutions for various accounting, financial, and business issues. The individual will work cross functionally with treasury, external business partners, and government agencies. Responsibilities may include the development of, implementation of, and adherence to accounting / financial policies and procedures that will improve operations, consistency, controls, process efficiency, and effectiveness of the functional area.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for moderately complex accounting analysis and reporting of financial transactions in accordance with US GAAP, UK GAAP, IFRS, and Statutory accounting standards, including reconciling accounts related to the specific financial area to maintain control and accuracy by identifying discrepancies and their cause and recommendations for corrective action.
• Prepare, record, analyze, and report moderately complex accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accounting policies and principals.
• Prepare and distribute periodic moderately complex financial statements for various governmental and / or regulatory agencies.
• Conduct research regarding the impact to financial statements of potential changes to accounting rules proposed by accounting standards setters.
• Assist with implementation of timely, cost-effective planning strategies designed to create value and enhance the Company's worldwide financial position.
• Provide information in connection with the external and internal audits to ensure compliance.
• Assist with tax controversies and notices, by responding to information requests, preparing workpapers, gathering other supporting documentation, and corresponding to exam agents to support the company's tax position.
• Develop, implement, and communicate to management on new policies and processes to comply with newly issued accounting standards, including GAAP, Statutory, and Tax basis accounting.
• Mentor and oversee work of less experienced team members.
• Be proactive. Use knowledge and skills to make appropriate recommendations for efficiencies and to enhance productivity.
• Maintain integrity of data in various systems and data assets that support the specific financial areas (e.g., accounting, planning, and administrative systems).
• Analyze financial data, identify issues / variances, provide recommendations for appropriate action, and prepare related reports in consultation with business partner.
• Conduct special studies and lead projects.
• Demonstrate ability to utilize resources and produce results to solve problems or issues with minimal support.
• Take ownership for outcome of their own efforts.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity through continuously deepening your understanding of the business, getting more insight of the company through the financial data, and working with managers in the group to learn the big picture.
• Partner effectively with business management (typically at an officer level) to provide accounting, tax, or financial solutions that deliver business value.
• Communicate issues identified, proactively recommend the most appropriate / effective resolutions and present effectively to management.
• Maintain a strong, specialized working knowledge of Unum's products, services and business processes including, their specific business area, the issues and technical skills required to support the area.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications :

Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location, and experience. $63,500.00-$120,000.00

Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.