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The major challenges of this position are:
Primary Responsibilities:
Research technical GAAP and statutory accounting principles and opine/implement appropriate accounting treatment.
Accurate and timely preparation of quarterly and annual statutory financial statements in accordance with NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles.
Preparation of fluctuation analysis of financial information, examination of trends and non-recurring GL activity and presents findings monthly to management.
Reconciliation of complex balance sheet and critical income statement accounts including GAAP to STAT reconciliations.
Research and resolve complex reconciling issues and discrepancies; take corrective measures to prevent.
Reconciliation of data between various systems, investigation of accounting or data issues, identification of solutions, and working with other departments as needed.
Preparation of complex GAAP and statutory journal entries.
Identifies and implements process improvements in order to increase efficiency and to improve overall customer satisfaction.
Preparation of financial reports utilizing a broad knowledge of accounting policies and procedures.
Work cross-functionally with other groups and maintain positive working relationships to foster teamwork and promote process improvement.
Work closely with the statutory financial reporting analyst to support their submission of the regulatory financial filings.
Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as needed.
This position has broad freedom and limited authority to work with the appropriate personnel and within the established guidelines and boundaries provided by leadership to resolve accounting issues as they pertain to accurate statutory financial reporting. Decisions that will be referred to the Manager include prioritization of projects assigned, changes in procedures, release of confidential information, and/or other issues that cannot be resolved and need to be escalated appropriately.
This position will have access to proprietary information. This mandates high standards of professionalism, communications, performance, and respect for confidentiality.
The incumbent must exude effective organizational and communication skills. Additionally, the incumbent must be a demonstrated self-starter who can work independently on solving complex business problems with minimal guidance, direction, and supervision.
Knowledge and Skills:
Understanding of Medicare Advantage programs and related financial accruals.
General knowledge of statutory investments and income tax accounting.
Ability to establish and execute against deadlines.
Attention to detail and follow-up, analytical acumen, and excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple and competing priorities.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Aids and backs up other team members to ensure deadlines are met.
Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Strong commitment to accuracy and thoroughness while finding ways to improve and promote quality. Strong oral/written communications.
Able to work with minimal direct supervision, operate within the time pressure of deadlines, and to respond to customers in a timely and effective manner.
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