Sr. Accountant, Corporate Accounting

United States·Montpelier,Addisonsenior

OtherCorporate Accounting

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Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad.

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OtherCorporate Accounting

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial close process, managing fixed assets accounting, performing accruals and reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. This role plays a key part in enhancing operational efficiency through process improvements and leveraging AI-driven tools and automation where appropriate. The Senior Accountant partners cross-functionally and provide mentorship to junior team members while supporting audit and special project initiatives.

Responsibilities

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→Participation in financial close process by preparing & reviewing journal entries and analyzing results.
→Identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI tools, and data analytics to improve workflows and reporting accuracy.
→Manage fixed asset lifecycle including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and disposals.
→Maintain fixed asset subledger and ensure proper reconciliation to the general ledger.
→Review capital expenditures for appropriate accounting treatment.
→Perform account reconciliations to verify accuracy and completeness.
→Analyze business processes for effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with corporate policy/procedures, as well as state and federal regulatory authorities.
→Analyze internal accounting controls and policies and implement changes and process improvements as needed.
→Provide support to senior level management on special projects as assigned.
→Support external and internal audit function to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
→Train and mentor junior staff.

Requirements

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7+ years’ experience in accounting, financial reporting, and/or auditing.
Bachelor's degree, concentration in accounting preferred.
Experience with US GAAP Accounting.
Strong experience with fixed assets, accruals, and full-cycle close
Experience applying AI, automation, or data analytics to improve accounting efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and enhance financial insights
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Big 4 public accounting experience.
CPA or on CPA track.

What We Offer

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✓Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!