Technical Accountant

• Research and analyze accounting guidance for new transactions, contracts, business arrangements, acquisitions, strategic initiatives, regulatory developments, and emerging accounting standards
• Prepare accounting position papers and technical memoranda documenting accounting conclusions and supporting rationale
• Interpret and apply GAAP, SAP, NAIC guidance, and applicable regulatory accounting and reporting requirements
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Evaluate accounting implications involving revenue recognition, leases, investments, reserves, contingencies, impairments, and capital or surplus impacts
• Develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies and related control documentation
• Support implementation of new accounting standards and process changes
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reviews
• Prepare schedules, analyses, and responses to audit and regulatory inquiries
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and increase reporting efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners, external auditors, and regulators
• Monitor accounting and regulatory standards and communicate impacts and recommendations to management
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and finance transformation initiatives
• Assist the Manager with delegating tasks and overseeing key responsibilities
• Mentor less experienced staff and promote quality work and professional growth

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or related field required
• Master's degree in Accounting OR Certified Public Accountant designation (active or inactive) OR minimum 5 years' experience leading technical accounting research, accounting policy development, accounting position papers, and technical accounting analyses required
• Minimum 5 years' experience in public accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, or regulatory accounting required
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Sr. Auditor, Sr. Accountant, project leadership, or similar role required
• Previous experience supporting audits or complex organizations preferred
• Previous experience training or coaching others on accounting guidance, policy interpretation, and related documentation expectations preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting requirements, and technical accounting research
• Experience researching, interpreting and applying accounting guidance to complex transactions, contracts, business arrangements, and new accounting standards
• Experience preparing technical accounting memos, position papers, audit documentation, or related accounting analyses
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Advanced analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Experience with financial statement preparation and disclosures under GAAP
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation quality
• Understanding of internal controls over financial reporting, control documentation, and risk management practices
• Ability to communicate complex accounting concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including strong technical writing capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge of statutory accounting principles or insurance industry accounting preferred
• Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment
• Must complete pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications, and education verification as part of a conditional offer

Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP, technical accounting research, and financial reporting, with a strong ability to prepare accounting position papers and support audits. Proven leadership in mentoring staff and enhancing internal controls while effectively communicating complex accounting concepts.

• U.S. GAAP Expertise
• Technical Accounting Research
• Financial Reporting
• Leadership and Mentoring
• Internal Controls

• Accounting Research
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Technical Accounting Memoranda
• Revenue Recognition
• Lease Accounting
• Investment Accounting
• Regulatory Accounting
• Audit Documentation Accounting Policy Development
• Risk Management

• Analytical Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Effective Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration

• Certified Public Accountant
• Master's Degree in Accounting

• Regulatory Accounting
• Statutory Accounting Principles
• Insurance Industry Accounting
• Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
• Compliance Reviews