Accountant III

Summary

Join Horace Mann as an Investment Accountant III and play a crucial role in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and complex reconciliations. You will prepare and review investment financial statements, support internal and external reporting, and maintain strong internal controls. This position requires expertise in alternative investments, process improvement skills, and proficiency in financial reporting systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. The role involves working with both internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and regulators. Horace Mann offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or auditing
• 3-5 year’s experience working with alternative investments (LP’s, CML funds)
• Expertise in the accounting for alternative investments
• Experience with general ledger, reconciliation software, and Wdesk
• Proficiency in complex reconciliations and financial data analysis
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical abilities, ability to problem solve, attention to detail, highly organized, a team player, a can-do attitude and the ability to work under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Interpret alternative investment capital statements into needed accounting entries in ePAM and record and reconcile in Excel
• Prepare and review STAT and GAAP alternative investment financial reports at both the segment and consolidated levels
• Assist with SEC reporting for a public company
• Support statutory financial reporting for Property & Casualty (P&C) and Life & Retirement (L&R) segments
• Prepare requirements for and contribute to new or evolving financial reporting initiatives
• Manage the expectation of both internal and external parties as it relates to deliverables and deadlines
• Perform and review complex accounting entries and reconciliations across various investment accounts
• Assist in maintaining SOX-compliant internal controls over financial reporting
• Monitor and interpret technical accounting rules and regulations to ensure compliance
• Coordinate and draft responses for external auditors and state regulators
• Ability to interact with external auditors with the needed poise and emotional intelligence
• Critical thinking and thoughtful judgement when speaking with external auditors and internal parties
• Support quarterly and year-end financial close processes, requiring additional commitment during peak periods
• Stay abreast of and test any evolving ePAM upgrades to their Alternative Investment module
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Ensure data management integrity and control considerations are maintained in financial reporting systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or CPA
• Workday and ePAM experience