Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the general accounting of warranty programs. This primarily includes regular monthly financial close activities such as reviewing and approving journal entries and account reconciliations, providing explanations for Income Statement and Balance Sheet Analytics, and participating in various Finance projects and testing of system conversions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and Develop team of up to 4 Accountants/Sr. Accountants. (20%)

• Review and Approve monthly standard journal entries to reflect business for warranty programs on a timely basis ensuring adequate support and signatures. (20%)

• Review and Approve team’s assigned account reconciliations on a timely basis ensuring account reconciling items are resolved on a timely basis. (20%)

• Collaboration and timely follow-up with various departments regarding required information to research/ resolve outstanding issues. (15%)

• Participate in ongoing UAT efforts for client conversions and various ad hoc projects. (10%).

• Assist in other tasks as assigned such as provide information for audit requests and to financial analysts to answer ad hoc questions on financial results. (10%)

• Review and approval of wire transfers, check requests as needed to support business operations with appropriate approvals. (5%)

Basic Qualifications Required - Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Minimum 5 years of strong accounting and analysis experience

• Minimum 3 years of Leadership/Management experience

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, detailed oriented

• Strong technical accounting/problem solving skills and attention to accuracy

• Strong ability to be well organized while managing multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities

• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA

• PeopleSoft or Oracle experience

• Experience in Public Accounting and/or Insurance, Financial Services Industry

Company Overview

Assurant is a global provider of lifestyle and housing solutions that help leading brands grow revenue, manage risk and deliver a great experience for their customers. We protect, connect, and support over 300 million consumers worldwide, helping people get more value from their connected devices, vehicles, and homes. Assurant is a proud member of the Fortune 300, with decades of experience in the industries we serve.

For more information, please visit https://www.assurant.com/

Benefits

Assurant is committed to providing a competitive rewards package which goes beyond the value of your paycheck. We offer an array of market-competitive benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing goals. These include programs to help you invest in your financial future such as savings programs, as well as competitive health and wellbeing benefits to support you and your family.

Health Coverage Starting Day One: We offer competitive health and wellbeing benefits to support you and your family. You can choose from a range of health and dental plan options, as well as health plan accounts.

Disability and Life Insurance: We provide short- and long-term disability insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

Retirement: Assurant offers retirement savings plans globally. U.S. based employees are offered a 401(k) plan in which Assurant matches 100% of every dollar contributed, up to 6 percent of eligible pay.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Assurant’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) allows employees to purchase shares of Assurant, Inc. stock at a 10 percent discount with funds contributed through after-tax payroll deductions.

Career Development: Assurant offers a variety of internal courses, workshops, special projects, coaching and mentoring programs. Tuition reimbursement and other professional enrichment opportunities are also available to encourage continuous learning.

Work-Life Balance: We strive to provide a work environment that encourages work/life balance. Options depend on job responsibilities and may include flexible work schedules, telework, paid time off and part-time employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the company are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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