The Company:

LifeSecure provides a different kind of insurance experience to create a better future for our customers. We see insurance differently and create products tailored to your lifestyle and needs.

Job Summary:

LifeSecure is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and independent individual to join our finance team as a Technical Accountant. This individual will be responsible for managing financial transactions, financial statement compilation, ensuring compliance with accounting regulations - GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) and SAP (statutory accounting principles) and filing requirements, and analysis of accounting activities to identify efficiency opportunities and ensure regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical accounting experience, including but not limited to, in-depth research and analysis, interpreting and implementing regulatory changes as well as the preparation and advanced analysis of all financial statements
• Key contributor to month-end and year-end GAAP close as well as quarterly and year-end SAP reporting
• Prepare journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information in accordance with GAAP and SAP standards
• Develop month-end close reconciliations, including analysis of actual versus budget variances
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports ensuring accuracy, integrity, and consistency of reports
• Participate in forecasting, budgeting, and long-range financial planning processes
• Provide analytical support for leadership, including Executive Leadership Team, with reporting and ad-hoc analysis
• Conduct accounting research as needed
• Prepare and submit various regulatory filings including applicable disclosures
• Serve as the company’s primary contact for GAAP, SAP regulatory and internal audits
• Cross train and provide support, as necessary, to finance team
• Assist in the maintenance of internal control policies and procedures
• Research and stay up to date on new/changing regulatory compliance and make recommendations as appropriate

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

• 3-5 years of technical accounting experience, preferably in the life/health insurance industry
• Experience in research, analysis, interpretation and implementation of regulatory changes
• Preparation and advanced analysis of all financial statements
• Knowledge of GAAP and SAP accounting procedures
• CPA designation is highly desirable

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task
• High degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Special Conditions of Employment (licenses, certificates, credentials, etc.):

• CPA preferred

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Additional Information:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description does not constitute a contract for employment.

Join our team as an Accountant and take the next step in your accounting career!

No Recruiters Please!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8- hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP): 3 years (Required)
• Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP):  (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Remote 

Work Location: Remote