Senior Accountant, Accounting Policy

Senior Accountant, Accounting Policy

Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Position Summary:

National Life Group is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant Policy professional to join the corporate finance team. The Senior Accountant with strong insurance accounting knowledge will assess technical transactions, research and interpret accounting guidance and regulatory policy, and engage with leadership on accounting matters. This individual contributor role will work closely with other members of the Controller team and business units within the Company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research relevant accounting guidance (U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles) to evaluate complex and technical business transactions
• Develop, maintain, and update the company’s accounting policy manual and technical memos
• Draft clear, practical accounting policies based on U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles
• Monitor changes in accounting guidance and regulatory developments (e.g. FASB and NAIC) and assess their impact
• Communicate new and emerging technical accounting policy developments and related regulatory developments to key stakeholders
• Ensure company-wide accounting policies are current and compliant with existing and recently issued accounting standards and regulations
• Serve as a resource to team members and applicable internal/external stakeholders on more complex technical accounting policy and compliance issues for assigned areas of responsibility
• Provides technical accounting support on transactions and strategic initiatives by identifying any accounting issues during the process and developing/integrating technical accounting policies, as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting policy, technical accounting, or audit in public accounting
• CPA required
• Previous public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles, preferably in the life, health, or P&C insurance sector
• Familiarity with NAIC guidance and statutory reporting requirements
• Experience with insurance products, reinsurance arrangements, and investment accounting is a plus
• Excellent research, analytical, and technical writing skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with accounting research tools (e.g. PwC Checkpoint, DART, CCH) preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours as required

The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position. National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.

National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.

National Life Group

1 National Life Dr

Montpelier, VT 05604

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