Financial Reporting Accountant (Stat)

Job Summary

The Financial Reporting Accountant will perform various duties to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for Fidelity and Guaranty Life and subsidiaries. Areas of responsibility include preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations; preparation of financial statement and footnote disclosures required for Statutory reporting. The Financial Reporting Accountant will also support the Statutory Financial Reporting team with requests from internal and external auditors.

Duties and Responsibilities

The range of tasks to be performed may inclu.de, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Preparing components Statutory financial statements reporting packages as assigned, including related footnotes, schedules and analysis
• Preparing reconciliations and analysis of financial statements
• Executing internal controls designed to mitigate identified risks within the financial reporting process
• Preparing journal entries, evaluation and supporting analysis
• Assisting with requests of both internal and external auditors
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and/or internal control enhancements
• Assisting with ad hoc requests, special projects and other duties related to financial reporting and analysis, as assigned

Experience and Education Requirements

The experiences and/or education requirements required (or preferred) for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Life insurance or financial services experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

A successful candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to take initiative
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
• Ability to successfully work on multiple tasks/projects to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to successfully meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to create complete accurate documentation of work performed
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment
• Ability to collaborate with internal customers and identify opportunities for improvement while demonstrating a strong desire to learn and grow

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Additional Information

Work Environments

F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.

F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

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About F&G

Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events.

As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.

1Top Workplaces USA 2022 – 2023

2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 – 2022

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