Reinsurance Accountant II

Location

GA, US

Financial Services

9201

$65,000 - $85,000

June 30, 2026

• If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. You will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week and from home for the remaining portion.
• If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. You will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US, and may be requested to come to the office on occasion for business needs.

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

• Understanding of accounting principles for U.S. GAAP
• Focus on detail and meticulous documentation of transaction support for accruals, settlements and other reinsurance deliverables
• Intellectual curiosity to learn and understand the U.S. GAAP, statutory and international accounting implications of the reinsurance program
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel
• Proficient in process improvement techniques including diagnostic and problem‑solving skills, facilitation and negotiation skills
• Aptitude for learning accounting and data analysis systems/applications
• Excellent analytical, research and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to exhibit and maintain professionalism in accordance with corporate standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to effectively collaborate with team and management
• Knowledge and experience with SAP preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4 years of professional job‑related work experience

• Working toward Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
• Reinsurance experience

Less than or equal to 10%

• Performs treaty and accounting requirements for reinsurance activities.
• Works with Financial Shared Services and other subject matter experts to learn and document the Company’s reinsurance activities.
• Works with the Reinsurance Accounting team to develop a centralized inventory of active reinsurance treaties and related provisions for timely and accurate adherence to treaty provisions.
• Documents how reinsurance activities are reflected in the Company’s accounting and reporting systems on both a US GAAP and Statutory basis from a process and control perspective; documentation is maintained to meet business and operational needs, and to maintain compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) 404 and Model Audit Rule (MAR).
• Performs the documentation and administration of existing reinsurance treaty agreements to ensure adherence to treaty provisions and requirements and to facilitate periodic cash settlement.
• Works with the Financial Reporting team to complete all monthly, quarterly and annual accounting requirements including journal entries, performance of reinsurance‑related activity, reinsurance accruals, and Schedule S filings.
• Assists with external and internal audit requests.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The salary range for this job is $65,000 - $85,000. The range is based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range does not include potential incentive pay or benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, stock purchase options, 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO, and state‑mandated sick leave and other leaves of absence.