Senior Accountant

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Job description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

The Senior Accountant provides accurate and timely financial information to Segment and Corporate management and will provide guidance and support to less experienced staff. The position will help cultivate a continuous improvement culture and promote ongoing learning and engagement in a fast-paced F&A shared services environment.

The ideal candidate must be able to contribute to the Shared Service strategy and execution by applying their knowledge and experience.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Prepares and assists in the completion of financial reporting information

• Assist in the planning and implementations of accounting work and activities

• Develop and maintain relations with business segments and stakeholders

• Assists in monitoring key performance indicators

• Support compliance and ongoing improvements with internal controls including SOX and MAR

• Assist AFS management to help build AFS Brand

• Assist to ensure team meets all deadlines and deliverables in a timely and accurate manner

• Identify opportunities and support continuous learning and a continuous improvement culture

• Assist in identifying and developing best practice solutions

• Support and make recommendations to develop efficient, and innovative processes

• Foster open communication and innovative thinking

• Supports accounting system and processes

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:

• Serves as a subject matter expert to less experienced employees

• Review and analyze financial information prepared by others

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years of Accounting experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

• Excellent organizational skills

• Strong collaboration and partnering skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• In depth knowledge of financial practices, including statutory accounting

• Strong interpersonal/communication skills

• Problem solving, critical thinking skills

• Results oriented

Company Overview and Benefits

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.

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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.