Financial Accountant

Responsibilities

• Processes accounting and performs record keeping functions for all real estate, mortgage loan and other long‑term assets in accordance with established procedures, including modal payments, disposals, maturities, acquisitions and capitalized improvements. Prepares monthly depreciation for all real estate records and maintains all associated records, paying all real‑estate taxes and ensuring properties are adequately insured.
• Serves as primary backup for the Financial Accountant, performing accounting and record‑keeping functions for securities (bonds, stocks, mutual funds, hybrid securities, derivatives) in accordance with established procedures. Reconciles related general ledger accounts with the investment administration system and performs additional account analysis. Includes the preparation of related exhibits and schedules for statutory quarterly and annual statements, separate accounts statements and other internal financial reports in the absence of the Financial Accountant.
• Prepares financial reporting exhibits and schedules for the statutory quarterly and annual statements.
• Prepares mortgage and real‑estate related schedules for the organization’s internal and external audits and examinations and drafts responses to questions regarding those schedules.
• Reconciles a variety of general ledger accounts, real‑estate operating reports and invested‑asset activity, performing additional analysis and reporting.
• Processes morning Unit Value Trade transactions in accordance with established procedures and updates various variable annuity balance control sheets. Maintains and coordinates the morning trade calendar for appropriate staffing and performs daily FTP uploads of certain vital records of the Variable Annuity, subsidiaries and Foundation for business resumption purposes.
• Prepares reports for state insurance departments, regulatory agencies, rating agencies or external users of the statutory quarterly and annual statements. Analyses product statistics (certificates in force, premium, claims, etc.) on a state‑by‑state basis, obtains necessary signatures, notarized documents, prepares cover letters and ensures compliance by the prescribed due dates. Also maintains an Access database that houses the state filing requirements.
• Develops software testing procedures, documents and communicates them verbally and in writing.
• Tests and implements general releases, enhancements and program corrections for PLM‑Mortgages software, communicating within the department, Investment Division and the application provider concerning problem resolution.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or commensurate experience preferred.
• Five years of investment accounting and/or statutory accounting experience preferred.
• Understanding of investment accounting and reporting principles and best practices for securities, mortgages and real‑estate, including mortgage participations and securitizations.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Proficient use of PAM for Investments, PrecisionLM, PAM‑Unit Value Trade and Lawson Asset Manager investment administration and accounting systems.
• Ability to quickly learn other software systems (Impromptu, TCP, UVT) and resolve problems that arise.
• Ability to work well in a team‑oriented environment where priorities can change frequently and deadlines are often under significant time pressure, while maintaining an effective approach.
• Ability to work hours needed to achieve business results.
• Ability to display strong customer service skills and effectively communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance and more. Woodmen Life also provides a competitive compensation package.

As part of Woodmen Life’s employment process, candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check (where required), fingerprint check (where required), drug screen and reference checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing the above.

Woodmen Life is an equal opportunity employer. Woodmen Life is committed to excellence in diversity by creating an inclusive work environment that values and respects all individuals, regardless of background and beliefs. We welcome and embrace associates, and provide equal opportunity in recruitment, employment and promotion, training and community outreach. APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED.