What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Alfa Insurance Corporate Careers?
Company Overview
Alfa Insurance® is an A-rated insurance carrier that offers an excellent array of auto, home, life, farm and business insurance products. Alfa® is known for its superior service and received the highest score in the Southeast region of the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Auto Insurance Study, which measures customer satisfaction with auto insurance providers. Since its humble beginnings in 1946, Alfa and its affiliates now serve more than 1 million customers across 14 states.
Working as a Senior Accountant for Alfa Insurance® is more than reporting and analyzing financial information. It involves a wide range of responsibilities that contribute to the overall success of our organization. It’s becoming part of a team that is committed to excellence, integrity and exceeding expectations by providing the highest quality stewardship, financial information, and analysis of our companies. As part of the Alfa family, you can discover your purpose and help make a difference in the lives of our policyholders and your community.
Job Summary
Working as a Senior Accountant for Alfa Insurance® is more than reporting and analyzing financial information. It involves a wide range of responsibilities that contribute to the overall success of our organization. It’s becoming part of a team that is committed to excellence, integrity and exceeding expectations by providing the highest quality stewardship, financial information, and analysis of our companies. As part of the Alfa family, you can discover your purpose and help make a difference in the lives of our policyholders and your community.
Job Summary
Are you a skilled accounting professional who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and driving process improvements? If you’re passionate about financial reporting, reconciliations, and enhancing controls, apply for our team as a Senior Accountant and make a meaningful impact today!
Responsibilities
- Timely and accurately record, report, and/or analyze financial information in accordance with Statements of Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the Alfa companies.
- Preparing, recording, reporting and/or analyzing complex internal & external financial information in compliance with applicable accounting guidance, regulatory requirements, and rating agency guidelines within an appropriate control environment.
- Provide support to the budget process, engage in special projects, and provide quality customer service and support to other accounting and operational units.
Some overtime and weekends may be required. This position has the possibility of remote work two days a week after initial training period.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (or equivalent) degree with a focus in Accounting.
- CPA designation preferred.
- At least three years of progressively increasing responsibilities in the accounting field, in the insurance accounting field (preferred), or equivalent experience in a business environment, including application of SAP and/or GAAP accounting treatments, or equivalent public accounting experience.
- Demonstrate leadership skills including the ability to lead projects to successful completion.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Self-starter, with a superior work ethic, high level of integrity, and a commitment to excellence in both personal and business affairs.
- Ability to identify issues and recommend sound business solutions.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and make sound decisions.
Benefits/Perks
- Opportunity for annual performance bonus
- Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required)
- Benefits include: Health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance and 401(k) plan
- Paid Time Off Bank to include 3 days PTO available after first 80 hours worked for New Hires
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Flexible Healthcare and Childcare spending accounts for tax savings
- Opportunities for advancement
- Continuous training and support throughout your career with Alfa
- College tuition discounts at various colleges in Alabama
- Fitness center
- Onsite cafeteria
- Access to onsite childcare center