Accountant II

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.

More information is available on the company's website at : www.alliant.com.

SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining accounting records, exercising professional judgement and GAAP expertise while providing support and analysis of accounting transactions for Alliant Insurance and its subsidiaries. Prepares journal entries, assists with month-end Close analysis, and supports external audits and reviews. Identifies and implements process improvements to help streamline and enhance efficiencies, promotes the analysis and communication of financial results, and provides proactive customer service to business partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares journal entries with supporting backup, utilizing personal discretion and / or judgement to ensure transactions are accurate, properly coded and recorded in accordance with GAAP.

Reconciles balance sheet accounts to ensure financial results are accurately represented and in conformance with GAAP.

Researches and resolves discrepancies in account balances and identifies actual or potential problems with financial transactions and recommends corrective action, as needed.

Interprets data and develops key performance indicators (KPI's) in support of monthly financial Close process and inquiries from business partners.

Supports financial statement consolidations.

Participates in the development and documentation of accounting procedures, implementing system and procedural changes, and provides training and assistance to other employees.

Identifies areas of improvement to derive enhanced methods for explaining business drivers, accelerating

Close timing, improving Close accuracy, and enhancing controls over financial reporting.

Supports quarterly reviews and the year-end financial statement audit and related PBC deliverables.

Administers critical accounting processes and the execution of related controls.

Ad hoc requests as determined by management.

Perform all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state and local laws, wherein the Company operates.

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field

Two (2) or more years or more years of relevant professional work experience

Insurance industry and / or public accounting experience

CPA License

SKILLS

Effective communication skills and the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment

Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to multi-task

Organized with the ability to learn and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Ability to prioritize work, adapt to change, follow through, and meet deadlines

Self-Motivated with a strong work ethic

Demonstrated analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills

Ability to effectively collaborate with business partners

Possess knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and intermediate level skills with MS Excel

Exposure to ERP / Finance systems such as Applied EPIC, Kofax, Hyperion, PowerBI, Salesforce, Benefit

Point, Blackline and Oracle is a plus

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Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

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