Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Standard is a company focused on making a difference in the lives of others through financial stability and innovative technologies. They are seeking an Accounting and Financial Analyst responsible for analyzing and processing accounting transactions, supporting financial statement preparation, and coordinating with auditors during audits.
Responsibilities
- Record journal entries, perform monthly reconciliations, and support month-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting; execute internal controls to mitigate risk
- Compile, analyze, and communicate financial results for management and regulatory reporting; maintain effective reporting controls
- Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues, improve processes, and drive automation; support projects and perform ad hoc financial analysis
- Coordinate annual audits by managing auditor requests and gathering required documentation; act as primary liaison between auditors and finance
- Research and implement accounting guidance (U.S. GAAP, IFRS, Statutory Accounting Principles); document conclusions and serve as a technical accounting resource
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required
- 2+ years of experience in financial results preparation and analysis, or equivalent education/experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Research and implement accounting guidance (U.S. GAAP, IFRS, Statutory Accounting Principles); document conclusions and serve as a technical accounting resource
- Record journal entries, perform monthly reconciliations, and support month-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting; execute internal controls to mitigate risk
- Compile, analyze, and communicate financial results for management and regulatory reporting; maintain effective reporting controls
- Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues, improve processes, and drive automation; support projects and perform ad hoc financial analysis
- Coordinate annual audits by managing auditor requests and gathering required documentation; act as primary liaison between auditors and finance
- Experience with Workday preferred
- Professional certification preferred (CPA, CMA, or MBA)
Benefits
- A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- An annual incentive bonus plan
- Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
- A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
- An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
Company Overview
The Standard is a leading provider of workplace benefits including group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and vision insurance, group accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, paid family leave and absence management services, retirement plans services and individual annuities. It was founded in 1906, and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.standard.com.