Senior Financial Accountant

Welcome to Western & Southern Financial Group – Our focus on creating value for our customers through everything we do is foundational to who we are. We provide meaningful and challenging work for our associates, a key facet of our incredible culture that helps make Western & Southern a career destination.

More than 130 years of operating history;

• Born as a modest, door-to-door life insurance business and built to last forever
• Ranked 314 on Fortune 500
• Award winning Talent Development Team
• Top 10 for Top Spouse Employer and Military Friendly Employer in 2023
• We consider Cincinnati the best place to live, work and celebrate life – that is why we are committed to doing good for our community

Our Culture

We are building our company to thrive and provide value to our customers, business partners and associates over the long term. To accomplish this, we look for professionals who embody our culture of integrity, top-notch performance, collaboration and teamwork. We are committed to hiring and developing associates who are driven to excel, have a strong work ethic and use astute, fact-based and ethical judgment in decision-making.

A Day in the Life –

The Senior Financial Accountant performs complex Enterprise financial accounting and/or budgeting and cost accounting, reporting and analysis. This position is responsible for preparing complex general ledger accounting entries, regulatory, internal, and external reporting, and executes comprehensive variance analysis. Skill sets served include but are not limited to someone with 2-5 years of related experience with demonstrated working knowledge of utilizing and applying statutory and GAAP accounting rules and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares complex general ledger accounting entries for life insurance subsidiaries and non-life entities, on both a statutory and GAAP basis.
• Partners with organizational peers to present results to department leadership and BU analysts to support business unit decision-making, budget analysis and strategic initiatives.
• Leads targeted departmental initiatives and is a resource on large-scale enterprise initiatives as well as coordination with external stakeholders on department projects (i.e., auditors).
• Performs complex account reconciliations in order to ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Identifies accounting issues impacting the insurance and non-life companies, researches and escalates issues.

Desired Competencies and Skills:

• Typically having two to five years of related experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge, understanding and experience interpreting, utilizing and applying statutory and GAAP accounting rules and regulations. Cite examples that demonstrate proficiency in this area.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret financial statements and apply a broad business perspective in summarizing results.

• Proficient in general ledger accounting and spreadsheet applications.
• Certified Public Accountant or MBA preferred
  
  

To view the full job description please visit: https://careers-westernsouthern.icims.com/jobs/21296/senior-financial-accountant/job

If you don’t meet the hiring criteria for this role, we still encourage you to apply as you may be able to be considered for similar roles.

‘Premier Benefits to Support YOU’

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, pet insurance, life insurance, disability, Fertility, maternity/caregiver & parental leave, and more!

• Retirement solution with our 401(k) savings AND pension plan!

• Paid time off that increases with tenure.

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Subsidized affordable parking
• On-site Cafeteria and fitness center (including sports leagues)
• On-site Registered Nurse
• Career Coaching/Mentoring
• Individualized development plans and career pathing

Learn more about who we are visit; www.westernsouthern.com/careers/home-office-careers.

Western & Southern Financial Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.