Technical Accounting Analyst

American Family Insurance

Technical Accounting Analyst supporting American Family Insurance’s GAAP, STAT, audit, and financial reporting activities. Researching accounting matters, governing policies, reconciling accounts, and preparing reporting support in a hybrid Madison role.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,000 - $103,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting concepts, financial reporting, and analysis, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively with business partners. Proficient in managing multiple priorities while maintaining organized documentation and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounting ConceptsFinancial ReportingGAAP KnowledgeCPA CertificationFinancial Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial Reporting SupportAccount AnalysisReconciliationsOperational Accounting ActivitiesPolicy GovernanceDocumentation AnalysisAudit SupportDisclosure ActivitiesSpreadsheet ProficiencyInternal Controls

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProfessional JudgmentEffective CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAAccounting Degree

Industry Keywords

US GAAPStatutory AccountingPublic AccountingFinancial ProcessesDisclosure Responsibilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support technical accounting research and document accounting matters
Gather facts, review GAAP and STAT guidance, prepare draft analyses, and summarize conclusions
Assist with accounting policy governance, including policy reviews, gap identification, clarification needs, and updates
Support audit, financial statement, and disclosure activities by preparing schedules and gathering documentation
Coordinate responses and assist with recurring reporting and disclosure responsibilities
Perform account analysis, reconciliations, recurring entries, financial reporting support, and other operational accounting activities
Collaborate with business partners and team members to obtain information, follow up on open items, and complete assigned work
Report to the Senior Manager, Accounting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid knowledge of accounting concepts, financial reporting, financial analysis, internal controls, accounting systems, or related financial processes
Ability to gather facts, evaluate information, perform research, document analysis, and identify matters requiring escalation or review
Experience communicating financial or accounting information clearly and effectively
Experience using spreadsheets to organize, analyze, reconcile, and track financial or accounting information
Ability to collaborate with business partners and team members to obtain information and follow up on open items
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain organized documentation
Attention to detail
Professional judgment and willingness to escalate questions or issues appropriately
Travel requirements up to 5%
Must not require current or future sponsorship for this position
Preferred: Accounting degree
Preferred: CPA
Preferred: Basic understanding of US GAAP accounting standards
Preferred: Statutory accounting experience
Preferred: Public accounting experience
Successful background checks
Signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation support for eligible candidates
Comprehensive medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Wellbeing benefits
Competitive 401(k) contribution
Pension plan
Annual incentive
9 paid holidays
Paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees)
Student loan repayment program
Paid-family leave
New Employee Orientation
Reasonable accommodation support