Senior Accountant - Accounting Policy

Senior Accountant – Accounting Policy

Western & Southern Financial Group

Western & Southern is a Fortune 500® company recognized as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes. Our commitment to career growth and employee development earned us a top 100 ranking on the American Opportunity Index (AOI). We are dedicated to creating opportunities for our associates to grow and succeed.

The Senior Accountant – Accounting Policy performs research and analysis on pertinent industry accounting developments relevant to the SEC and communicates to management as needed. Actively participates in industry accounting trade organizations. Carries out strategic initiatives of the department and the Company as it relates to the assessment of emerging accounting guidance and the impact to the Company's financial statements, acquisition due diligence and related purchase accounting projects, and assessment of complex financial and investment-related transactions.

Coordinates and leads implementation of new accounting guidance, changes to current processes and the execution of strategic analysis reports in consultation with management, supporting departments and third parties.

• Prepares strategic analysis to quantify impact of emerging accounting guidance to the Company and coordinates initiatives to adopt emerging accounting guidance, including the deployment of departmental resources and subsidiary accounting departments. Performs accounting research and analysis for proposed complex financial transactions and provides accounting guidance for management.
• Carries out strategic initiatives of the Company related to the acquisition due diligence process, including responding to historical and proforma financial information requests and the preparation of the purchase accounting analysis. Assists in the integration of acquisitions for financial statement purposes.
• Prepares strategic and analytical analysis of complex financial and investment related transactions. Coordinates with department and subsidiary management to ensure proper accounting treatment for complex and significant transactions.
• Assists in the implementation of new reporting requirements, including working with subsidiaries to ensure proper recording and adjusting financial statement layouts to reflect new requirements.
• Reviews the preparation of annual audited financial statements including coordination with external auditors on accounting policy and financial statement disclosure matters.

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting (Required)
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience interpreting, utilizing and applying statutory and GAAP accounting rules and regulations.
• Proven ability to interpret financial statements and apply a broad business perspective in summarizing results.
• Proven strong analytical skills, including demonstrated experience identifying and quantifying problems and providing effective resolutions.
• Demonstrated experience successfully acting as the lead on projects as well as a resource to other accountants.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with pension options.
• Paid time off increasing with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement and individualized career development plans.
• Parental leave and maternity leave with a 4-week transition back to work.
• Access to on-site amenities like a fitness center, cafeteria and more.
• Extensive employee discount program.

Financial Services, Insurance, and Investment Management

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