About the job
American Equity is seeking highly talented ambitious financial and accounting professionals interested in joining a dynamic Accounting function that contributes to Company strategy and sustainable business performance.
General Purpose Of The Job
The Financial Reporting Analyst I is responsible for assisting with the quarterly financial statement close process and preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements and other presentations. The incumbent assists with the preparation and review of various SEC filings, assists with the financial close process, works closely with our external auditors on various audits, and participates in actuarial and other related discussions.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Assists with quarterly financial statement close process across the Company.
- Prepares and reviews various reconciliations as part of quarterly close process.
- Prepares and reviews key financial statement analysis files as part of quarterly close process.
- Contributes to process improvement initiatives for financial statement close process.
- Prepares and/or reviews Form 10-Q, Form 10-k and other SEC filings and presentations using Workiva.
- Works directly with external auditors on various reviews and audits.
- Assists with preparation of proxy statement.
- Performs other related work as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports:
None
Education And/Or Experience
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year credited college or university in accounting, finance or related field of study; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Strong learning aptitude. Prior accounting or finance intern experience beneficial. Insurance or annuity experience a plus.
Other Relevant Experience Is As Follows
Financial Reporting
- Prior experience and proficiency with MS Excel.
- Experience working with Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, XBRL and other forms and exhibits filed with the SEC.
- Enterprise ledger system experience, e.g., SAP
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of the life and annuity insurance industry, including products issued, operating activities performed across the entity, and the regulatory environment.
- Broad understanding of financial statement accounts of a life and annuity company, including investment and actuarial