Accounting Associate

At American Equity we offer leading annuity products that help empower our clients to fulfill their needs and wants in retirement. Our success comes from hiring high-energy individuals who embody the beliefs that drive our unique culture. We currently fund over half a million retirements nationwide, and have been headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, for over twenty-five years with satellite offices in Charlotte, NC and New York, NY.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Accounting Associate works with the Accounting Team to assist in the daily, monthly and quarterly duties such as the preparation of reconciliations, journal entries, financial analysis, and internal and external reporting material. The Accounting Associate provides valuable support to professional staff within organizational functions that align with their field of study and contribute to ongoing projects gaining hands-on experience in a structured, professional environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares general ledger account reconciliations
• Prepares and post journal entries related to cash movement and supporting documentation
• Performs research as needed on cash transactions
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports where appropriate
• Posts miscellaneous journal entries as needed.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Reports: None

General Description of Indirect Reports (2 and 3-downs): None

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree in accounting; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Prior related accounting experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS: None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong customer service orientation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Mathematical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to work cooperatively and successfully with employees, customers, and other outside third parties.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proficient in the use of MicroSoft Office Suite.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to successfully handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

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