Job Description Controller / Sr. Accounting Analyst

Controller


Sr. Accounting Analyst
Kansas City Life Insurance Company, a recognized leader in the insurance industry, is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our Controller department. The ideal candidate would meet the following requirements:
    QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent work experience is required.
  • 3 or more years experience in financial accounting and reporting, management accounting, or accounting/financial operations.
  • Able to participate in cross-functional initiatives and collaborate among numerous business relationships.
  • Good written and oral communications skills.
  • High professional and ethical standards related to applying and complying with reporting and operational standards and regulations.
  • Ability to be part of a team of motivated professionals, and to handle multiple tasks
  • Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position
    DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Verify non-ledger journal entry posting, and record journal entries as assigned.
  • Support Finance Management in the close process and generation of financial statements by preparing financial statement analytics and variance analysis. Review and validate financial statements within defined parameters.
  • Manage key financial processes that may include variable accounts administration and reporting; preparation of key parts of compliance reporting (such as the Management Disclosure and Analysis), Premium Processing, Treasury Operations and Mortgage Loan Administration.
  • Resolve complex accounting issues by applying expertise and knowledge of the financial reporting guidelines as well as internal processes and procedures.
  • Assist in the research of statutory and GAAP Financial reporting requirements.
  • Assist in the preparation of audit workpapers for internal and external auditors and regulatory examinations.
  • Maintain metadata and accounts in general ledger, chart of accounts, and financial reporting software. Administer maintenance of data for the various financial systems as assigned: HFM, Investments/CAMRA and Mortgage Administration/FICS and Premium Processing/Interactive Lockbox.
  • Assist in the design and testing of financial internal controls.
  • Contribute to the success of the Finance Division through the completion of special projects and directives as assigned.
Kansas City Life Insurance Company
ATTN: Human Resources Department
3520 Broadway
P.O. Box 219139
Kansas City, MO 64121-9139
EOE/MFVH
e-mail:[email protected]

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