USAA

Financial Accountant – P&C Insurance Accounting

USAA

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Antonio • Arizona • Colorado • United States

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Salary

💰 $69,920 - $133,620 per year

About the role

  • Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT) and regulatory accounting treatment to complex accounting transactions and demonstrates and shares understanding of key implications.
  • Prepares and communicates financial results and analysis to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Performs in an accounting advisory capacity to operational business leaders on matters pertaining to business initiatives or strategies.
  • Leads special projects and coordinates with key stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
  • Collaborates and maintains strong relationships with business partners.
  • Resolves issues and provides informed, proactive reporting and analysis to enable effective decision making.
  • Develops and maintains processes, procedures and tools impacting financial accounting.
  • Facilitates and reviews internal controls to ensure an effective and efficient financial system.
  • Provides guidance and shares knowledge with team members.
  • Participates and supports projects related to accounting systems, legal structures, new product launches and other initiatives, ensuring compliance with accounting and reporting standards.
  • Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; OR a Bachelor's degree in another field coupled with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree when coupled with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
  • 4 years of relevant work experience performing accounting functions including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and preparing financial results for internal and external purposes.
  • Proficient knowledge and application of GAAP, STAT and regulatory accounting practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders across CFO and the Enterprise.
  • Proficient knowledge of data analysis techniques and statistical methodologies applied in finance or accounting.
  • Proficient knowledge of relevant technical accounting and reporting disciplines.
  • Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Excel with experience maintaining large accounting or financial data.
Benefits
  • comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
  • 401(k)
  • pension
  • life insurance
  • parental benefits
  • adoption assistance
  • paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours
  • various wellness programs
  • career path planning and continuing education
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT)financial analysisjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsdata analysis techniquesstatistical methodologiestechnical accountingfinancial reportinginternal controls
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingleadershiprelationship managementproactive reportingguidancestakeholder engagementdecision makingproject coordination
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)