Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records through reconciliations, journal entries and strict compliance with internal controls. By leveraging advanced tools and automation, this role safeguards audit readiness, supports reliable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and statutory reporting, and provides timely financial information that enables sound enterprise decision-making.

• Safeguard the integrity of financial reporting by reconciling multiple bank accounts, monitoring transactions across internal and external source systems, and resolving exceptions or edit check variances across multiple accounts and companies, ensuring sensitive financial data is protected and reliable.

• Support the accuracy of balance sheet and income statement reporting by reconciling key accounts (e.g., deferred compensation, retained assets, outstanding checks), ensuring liabilities are properly monitored and financial statements remain reliable.

• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure financial reporting accuracy and compliance with GAAP and statutory accounting principles.

• Prepare and provide reconciliations and documentation for key controls utilized by internal and external auditors and state examiners. Ensure compliance with Model Audit Rule (MAR), supporting audit readiness and protecting the company from regulatory findings.

• Leverage automation and analytics tools to manage high-volume data, efficiently reduce errors and position the company for future technology transformation.

• Clear suspense accounts daily to ensure timely recognition of income and expenses.

• Respond to audit and regulatory inquiries with complete, accurate evidence of controls to streamline reviews and maintain compliance, serving as a trusted resource for auditors and regulators.

• Serve as a first line of defense against financial misstatements by proactively identifying risks in accounting processes and ensuring continuous audit readiness.

• Identify and implement improvements to processes, controls and automation that enhance efficiency and compliance.

• Contribute to enterprise projects related to mergers, acquisitions, system updates and process transformations that impact the general ledger.

• Document and maintain procedures for unique processes to ensure continuity, knowledge transfer and organizational resiliency.

• Build trust as a financial advisor by providing timely, professional service, collaborating across departments and resolving accounting questions with professionalism.

• Participate in continuous learning opportunities to adapt to new accounting technologies, system upgrades and evolving best practices.

• Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).

• As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Criminal background check required.

USD $35,085.00 - USD $65,785.00 /Yr. Range includes data points from multiple labor markets. Specific range is dependent on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired to perform the position. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. For a narrower salary range specific to your labor market, please inquire.

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance.

• Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success.

• Invest in your future with our 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus automatic enrollment in our 401(k).

• Work–life balance that means something. Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.

• Commit to your growth with paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs.

• Make an impact beyond the workplace through volunteer time…