Aflac · 22 hours ago
Sr SEC Reporting Accountant
Georgia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
6+ years expAflac is a Fortune 500 company and an industry leader in voluntary insurance products. The Sr SEC Reporting Accountant will prepare and review SEC filings, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and lead project teams while maintaining strong relationships with business partners.
FinanceFinancial ServicesHealth CareInsurance
Responsibilities
Prepares and reviews Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, which include the quarterly Form 10-Qs, annual Form 10-K, annual Form 11-K, Form 8-Ks and related XBRL data tagging, and other reports as needed; prepares financial reports for filings with other regulatory bodies as needed
Executes Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and ensures controls are operating effectively and SOX documentation is maintained and updated timely
Monitors, interprets, and analyzes the regulatory environment and emerging regulations and issues affecting accounting standards, including those developed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF), and all other relevant governing bodies
Leads or participates on project teams for new standard implementations, ensuring all reporting requirements are satisfied in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or other relevant standards
Acts in a senior capacity delegating assignments to, reviewing and approving the work of, and providing advice and direction to junior team members
Leads or participates on project teams or committees assisting with the development, planning and implementation of strategic long-range and short-range goals, objectives and continuous improvement
Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with business partners as their key point of contact in certain areas
Works with SEC Reporting leadership in tracking the progress made on departmental goals
Maintains and ensures a continuous improvement culture by developing and tracking KPIs with the team, as well as driving the effectiveness of daily huddle meetings
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and ability to interpret and apply GAAP and SEC guidance, with an emphasis on insurance accounting
Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Workiva, SAP and/or similar accounting/financial reporting software
Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), with an emphasis on insurance accounting
Strong knowledge of and experience in XBRL tagging and XBRL taxonomy
Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience performing financial analysis, reporting, and/or process improvement
Demonstrated competencies in the areas of consulting, change management, quality and project management and continuous improvement
Excellent presentation, oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with Aflac's senior management, and internal and external business contacts
Intermediate to advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Bachelor's Degree In Accounting or a related discipline
Six years of professional, job-related work experience in SEC reporting or related accounting/reporting
Experience managing projects or implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
Preferred
Master's Degree In Accounting or MBA
CPA, CMA, CFA, or other relevant certification
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health care flexible spending
Dependent care flexible spending
Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)
401(k) plans
Annual bonuses
Opportunity to purchase company stock
11 paid holidays
Up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason
If eligible, state mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1 hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked)
Other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being
Company
Aflac
Aflac is a company that offers individuals and companies supplemental disability insurance.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1974-06-14IPO
Leadership Team
JR Shamley
SVP National Accounts Business Development & Growth Solutions
Matthew D. Owenby
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer and Corporate Services Executive
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