Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant

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West Des Moinestime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R0000689
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* Job Description:

** We are looking to add a Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant to join our
** Finance
* * team in
** West Des Moines, Iowa**. Offering a forward-thinking, innovative, and vibrant company culture, along with the opportunity to share your unique potential, there really is no place like Holmes!
** Basic Function:
** The purpose of this position is to support financial operations and reporting, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, consolidated financial statements, and other financial reports.
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* Essential Responsibilities:

*** Conduct the financial reporting consolidation process including the preparation of financial statements
* Prepare, review, and process select journal entries for various business and/or financial reporting activities
* Review and analyze financial statements to ensure the accuracy of reported results and identify business trends
* Prepare and/or review reconciliations of select financial statement accounts and balances
* Support the year-end audit by coordinating, preparing, and providing information to external auditors
* Accurately process and perform complicated day-to-day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and/or recording data using prescribed workflows and systems with no assistance
* Research and resolve complicated issues/discrepancies associated with financial reporting in a timely manner and appropriately communicate with internal and/or external parties when necessary
* Review, analyze and timely address reconciling items
** Additional Responsibilities:
*** Assist with implementing accounting for new transactions and build sustainable processes for these transactions, as needed
* Assist with researching technical accounting and reporting matters and document conclusions reached in accordance with relevant accounting literature
* Contribute ideas and actions towards continuous improvement of processes
* Provide guidance to less experienced team members
* Assist with documentation and compliance of accounting policies and internal controls
* Assist with backing up other team members when absent
* Performs special projects and other duties as requested
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

*** Self-starter with a collaborative approach who values and actively contributes to teamwork
* Solid accuracy and attention to detail
* Capable of exercising discretion in confidential matters
* Strong knowledge of financial concepts, business principles, processes and workflows
* Ability to prioritize, manage time, and meet deadlines during peak periods
* Ability to prioritize work and preform multiple tasks simultaneously
* Problem-solving abilities to resolve complicated issues and/or situations
* Ability to think critically and use analytical skills to solve complicated matters
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* Qualifications:

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* Education:

Bachelor’s degree required; CPA certification preferred.

* Experience:

3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in an insurance agency environment.
** Competencies
* * In addition to the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined in this job description, the Company also assesses and develops employees based on core and technical competencies through a performance management process. Competencies applicable to this role include:
*** Core Competencies***
* ** Trust:
** Build trust through honest and caring actions and consistently do the right thing.
* ** Communication:
** Seek understanding to convey messages and information to others in a caring and constructive manner.
* ** Client Focus:
** Establish meaningful relationships with clients (internal and external) by supporting their unique potential and delivering an impactful experience.
* ** Teamwork:
** Contributes to the success of the organization by effectively influencing others and uplifting their experiences and unique strengths.
*** Technical

Competencies:

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* ** Financial Knowledge, Principles & Practices:
** Invests in the development of financial knowledge and…