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Accountant
Transamerica US
Harrison, NY, United States
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Job Family
General Accounting
Job Description Summary
Performs basic accounting functions or responsibilities requiring general supervision. Utilizes general accounting and financial principles and techniques, and assists in obtaining, assembling, evaluating, interpreting, recording and analyzing financial data. Prepares and/or assists in preparation of financial reports and performs or assists in performance of financial analysis as directed.
Job Description Summary
Performs basic accounting functions or responsibilities requiring general supervision. Utilizes general accounting and financial principles and techniques, and assists in obtaining, assembling, evaluating, interpreting, recording and analyzing financial data. Prepares and/or assists in preparation of financial reports and performs or assists in performance of financial analysis as directed
• Performs professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data. May include any or all of the following: ledgers and preparation of journal entries; fixed asset or inventory accounting; preparation of trial balance or financial statements.
• Drafts segments of statements and reports including assignments involving analysis of data.
• Ensures the accounting transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Reconciles, investigates, corrects and adjusts accounting information in accordance with aggressive deadlines.
• Prepares financial statements and/or work papers for multiple accounting bases.
• Explains to others how and why transactions were processed and reported.
• Uses multiple financial systems and/or sophisticated reporting tools to produce a variety of analyses.
• Proactively identifies unique problems, such as reconciliation/posting issues, and seeks help to resolve, if necessary.
• Prepares financial statements and reporting requirements.
• Project work as needed in other multiple bases of accounting and financial reporting.
• Calculates and compiles divisional forecast, budget and plans.
• Conducts budget coordination, division financial consolidation and other division reporting requirements.
• Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls.
• Able to work on a rotating basis in the evening for a period of time that typically lasts 30 – 90 minutes, typically from 9:30-11:00 PM ET
• Able to work on a rotating basis in the morning to assist the team in early morning processes. This may require periodically starting at 6:30 AM ET
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent education/experience.
• Up to 2 years of experience, with degree.
• Working knowledge of accounting area preferred (for example, investments, insurance products, premium, tax)
Preferred qualifications
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, customer service approach.
• Detail-oriented, accurate; work effectively individually and within a team, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Higher level skill set in Microsoft Excel is preferred, with experience in creating and modifying pivot tables, vlookups, and macros a plus.
• Experience with Mutual Funds, Employer Stock, Dividends as well as NSCC Trading a plus.
Behavioral & Leadership Competencies
• Possess the ability to take initiative and responsibility to problem solve and troubleshoot in an effective and efficient manner.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to assess the problem and find a solution.
• Works well within a team environment and have strong communication skills to collaborate with others.
Our Culture
At Transamerica we promote a Future Fit mindset. What is a Future Fit mindset?
• Acting as One fosters an environment of positive collaboration
• Accountability allows us to own the problem as well as the solution
• Agility inspires new ideas, innovation and challenges the status quo
• Customer Centricity encourages an above and beyond approach to our customer
Working Conditions
• Fast paced deadline-driven office environment, occasional travel.
Why Work for Us
Total Rewards at Transamerica: It’s more than a paycheck.
Our comprehensive Total Rewards package is designed to help support you in many ways — throughout all stages of your life and career. We provide a competitive, market-driven program that encompasses base compensation, bonus potential, retirement, health and wellness benefits, learning and development opportunities, plus great employee perks. All designed with you in mind… to help you live your best life, grow personally and professionally - and feel valued for the work you do.
Learn more about our Total Rewards Package.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Transamerica Life Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws.
AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC, is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws.
Applicants with physical or mental disabilities may be entitled to a form of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will insure equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Transamerica Companies.
Ontario Applicants:
Our Company is committed to providing accessibility to those with disabilities in a manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 ("AODA").