Senior Accountant – AI Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +17 more states.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of month-end closing processes, reconciliations, and regular reporting, ensuring timely delivery.

• Manage investment accounting tasks, including journal entries, investment schedules, and reconciliations.

• Prepare and assist with state compliance filings, forecasts, and necessary calculations.

• Provide support for the accounting of new insurance programs and work to standardize associated processes.

• Uphold GAAP, statutory, and regulatory compliance, including maintaining internal controls and related documentation.

• Recognize recurring accounting tasks that should be automated and redesign them using AI tools.

• Map current processes, create prototypes of AI-enabled alternatives, and oversee their implementation.

• Facilitate the handoff of automations with necessary documentation and training to empower process owners for independent management.

• Assess and trial AI tools for accounting and finance, while also training team members on their use.

• Ensure that AI-enhanced processes incorporate adequate controls, documentation, and human oversight.

• Utilize AI in investment accounting and reporting workflows.

• Align the accounting team's AI initiatives with Branch’s enterprise AI strategy, standards, and governance.

• Support a growing array of insurance programs while standardizing accounting practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in corporate accounting.

• Proven ability to independently manage month-end closing, reconciliations, and compliance reporting.

• Experience in investment accounting, or a demonstrated capacity to learn it swiftly.

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Practical experience in applying AI to real-world scenarios.

• History of automating repetitive tasks effectively.

• Capability to teach and document developed processes for smooth handoff.

• Strong comprehension of AI tools and concepts.

• A proactive and inventive mindset towards challenging existing practices.

• Ability to make informed decisions in situations with incomplete data.

• Outstanding analytical skills.

• Established track record of managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks effectively.

• Capacity to work independently and navigate ambiguity.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Aptitude for identifying opportunities and devising data-driven solutions.

• Candidates must currently hold authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• Experience in insurance or statutory accounting is advantageous, though not essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary above market rates.

• Commitment to pay equity and transparency.

• Remote-first work environment.

• Provision of a work-from-home setup.

• Monthly internet expenses covered.

• Flexible time off, including encouraged personal time.

• $1000 towards a vacation after one year with Branch.

• Employee stock options available for full-time staff.

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.

• Matching contributions for 401(k) plans.

• Annual company gathering (BranchFest).