Senior Consultant – Accounting Policy
Lincoln Financial
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Pennsylvania • United States
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Salary
💰 $96,900 - $176,200 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Consulting on complex technical accounting matters, ensuring proper application of accounting standards, & working with internal and external (e.g. auditors) stakeholders to address & enforce policy compliance.
- Maintaining accounting policies for assigned area(s) of responsibility.
- Providing subject matter expertise on technical accounting policy and compliance issues.
- Maintaining knowledge on current and emerging accounting standards, assessing the impact, and collaborating with management to ensure proper application of accounting standards.
- Preparing and reviewing accounting policies for complex accounting transactions and ensures compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.
- Overseeing and reviewing new disclosures (e.g. 10K and 10Q). Ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial statement footnotes.
- Identifying complex accounting issues/concerns and recommending mitigation solutions to management.
- Communicating new and emerging technical accounting policy developments to managers and executives throughout LFG.
- Identifying and resolving complex issues with internal and/or external auditors in a collaborative manner.
- Obtaining input from appropriate management before making external statements or providing information that could impact the corporation.
Requirements
- 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) (Minimum Required)
- 5 – 7+ Years Experience in Accounting that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position (Required)
- Active CPA license (Required)
- Experience applying accounting principles within the insurance industry is highly preferred.
Benefits
- Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
- Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
- PTO/parental leave
- Competitive 401K and employee benefits
- Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
- Tuition assistance program
- Work arrangements that work for you
- Effective productivity/technology tools and training
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
technical accountingaccounting standardspolicy complianceaccounting policiesfinancial statement footnotescomplex accounting transactionsdisclosuresmitigation solutionsauditor collaborationaccounting principles
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementsubject matter expertiseleadershiporganizational skillsanalytical skillsattention to detailadvisory skills
Certifications
CPA license