Technical Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Conduct research and analysis of accounting guidelines for new transactions, contracts, business arrangements, acquisitions, strategic initiatives, regulatory changes, and emerging accounting standards.

• Draft accounting position papers and technical memorandums that document accounting conclusions and the supporting rationale.

• Interpret and apply GAAP, SAP, NAIC guidance, and other regulatory accounting and reporting standards.

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.

• Assess accounting implications related to revenue recognition, leases, investments, reserves, contingencies, impairments, and capital or surplus effects.

• Develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies along with related control documentation.

• Facilitate the implementation of new accounting standards and process modifications.

• Aid in internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reviews.

• Prepare schedules, analyses, and responses for audit and regulatory inquiries.

• Identify opportunities to enhance internal controls, streamline processes, and improve reporting efficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, external auditors, and regulatory bodies.

• Stay updated on accounting and regulatory standards, communicating impacts and recommendations to management.

• Engage in special projects, system implementations, and finance transformation initiatives.

• Support the Manager in task delegation, execution oversight, and mentoring junior staff.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or a related field is required.

• A Master's degree in Accounting OR Certified Public Accountant designation (active or inactive) OR at least 5 years of experience leading technical accounting research, developing accounting policies, creating accounting position papers, and performing technical accounting analyses is required.

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in public accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, or regulatory accounting is required.

• At least 2 years of experience in a Senior Auditor, Senior Accountant, project leadership, or similar role is required.

• Prior experience supporting audits or in complex organizations is preferred.

• Previous experience in training or coaching others on accounting guidelines, policy interpretation, and documentation expectations is preferred.

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting requirements, and technical accounting research.

• Experience in researching, interpreting, and applying accounting guidance to complex transactions, contracts, business arrangements, and new accounting standards.

• Experience in preparing technical accounting memos, position papers, audit documentation, or related accounting analyses.

• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.

• Advanced analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.

• Experience with financial statement preparation and disclosures under GAAP.

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and quality of documentation.

• Understanding of internal controls over financial reporting, control documentation, and risk management practices.

• Capability to communicate complex accounting concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proficient technical writing abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.

• Knowledge of statutory accounting principles or accounting in the insurance industry is preferred.

• Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.

• Successful candidates must pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction checks, employment verifications, and education verification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.

• Paid maternity and paternity leave available immediately upon hire.

• Ongoing training and development programs.

• Flexible work environment.

• Incentive pay program (EPIP).

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.

• Six weeks of paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers.

• Fertility/adoption assistance.

• Two weeks of paid caregiver leave.

• 401(k) plan with matching up to 5%.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Health and fitness benefits, discounts, and resources.