Staff Accountant, Corporate

A-CAP Services LLCDes Moines, IA

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Hybrid remote

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant, CorporateEMPLOYER: A-CAP Services LLCDEPARTMENT: Finance REPORTS TO: Corporate ControllerLOCATION: Onsite in Des Moines, IA (Hybrid)ABOUT THE COMPANYA-CAP is a rapidly growing organization that owns and operates multiple insurance companies and ancillary insurance businesses and has over $10 billion of total invested assets. This opening is with the holding company, which primarily performs asset management, actuarial, accounting, and other oversight functions on behalf of A-CAP’s insurers and third-party clients. This group also provides strategic and operational support to A-CAP’s portfolio companies/subsidiaries, proactively formulates new investment strategies, oversees external financing and acquisition activities, and provides modeling support for insurer liabilities and capital. On the insurance product side, A-CAP’s primary lines of business are traditional fixed and equity-indexed annuities, with additional business in whole life insurance, Medicare supplement, and hospital indemnity products. A-CAP insurers originate over $2 billion of new premium annually. ABOUT THE ROLEA-CAP has an immediate opening for a self-motivated, resourceful, and well-organized candidate to join the team as a Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Corporate Controller and will interact regularly with team members from other departments. The right candidate will have a strong work ethic and should be able to handle multiple ad-hoc tasks simultaneously while still managing day-to-day responsibilities. A thorough knowledge of accounting practices/procedures and strong computer/business software skills— including advanced excel skills—are expected.WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Responsible for various monthly and quarterly general ledger/account reconciliations and journal entries to ensure accurate reporting. Must be able to perform calculations and verifications on accounts as assigned, and then analyze and report on outstanding items.
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for multiple insurance entities.
Assist with annual statutory filings.
Assist with research on technical accounting topics.
Work directly with Finance Team management and other departments to resolve bank items, positive pay exceptions, and other outstanding items.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 3+ years of relevant work experience; or any combination of education, professional training, or work experience that demonstrates ability to perform the job.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (primarily Excel).
Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate complex concepts, in both verbal and written forms, to a variety of audiences.
Ability to build relationships with diverse team members from across the organization.
Comfort with a steep learning curve and motivation to work in an opportunity-rich, dynamic environment.

BENEFITS:

A-CAP works hard to create a positive and supportive environment. That's why we offer great benefits to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Competitive compensation programs
Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Life & AD&D Insurance (for employees and families)
Paid Disability Insurance (STD + LTD)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer match
And other benefits and perks!

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 40 hours weekly, or as otherwise arranged with the manager of the department.

US work authorization is required.

Who We Are: http://www.acap.com/

EEO Statement

A-CAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion or any other personnel action based on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Know Your Rights poster. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. To request an accommodation, contact hr@acap.com and we will make every effort to respond to your request within 48 business hours to work towards a positive solution.

Disclaimer:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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