Accounting Manager

• Manages accounts payable function to ensure proper segregation of duties and strong adherence to controls for payment processing.
• Responsible for administration of corporate credit card program – approving new cardholders, monitoring limits, and escalated requests from cardholders and accounting team.
• Manages month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close, including consolidation of subsidiary companies.
• Reviews financial statements for accuracy, both GAAP and Statutory basis.
• Analytically reviews financial statements and general ledger account reconciliations and investigates differences from expectations.
• Coordinates day-to-day general accounting and administrative responsibilities, ensures tasks have adequate process documentation and back-up training.
• Leads internal and external audits; prepares and reviews audit workpapers with strong attention to detail and answers auditor questions, as necessary.
• Adheres to processes and internal controls; focuses on continual improvement and strengthening of controls.
• Provides back-up and assistance to accounting team.

• Assesses the reasonability of budget and forecast data through analytical review and collaboration with department leadership.
• Reviews Quarterly and Annual Statutory Statements in conformity with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) Accounting Practices and Procedures manual.
• Prepares and reviews US GAAP reporting, including internal management financials, monthly or quarterly request from parent company, etc.
• Ensures all reporting deadlines are met.

• Leads review of semi-monthly payroll processing, including collaboration with third-party administrator (ADP).
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Leads team in administration of benefit programs, including 401k, non-qualified deferred compensation, variable compensation, incentive bonus.
• Leads implementation of new payroll tax laws and regulations.
• Reviews quarterly returns and reports as needed, including annual W-2 reporting to all employees for accuracy.

• Manages accounting team members, collaboratively setting goals and expectations, celebrating success, and providing constructive feedback.
• Provides guidance and leads by example in performing all tasks, ensuring efforts align with company priorities.
• Ensures team members have back-up plans for time off.
• Mentors accounting team members through development of sound controls and business practices.
• Champions continuous learning, ensure team members acquire specialized skills and training necessary to provide outstanding client service.
• Serves as a positive role model by representing ARAG at its Best.

• Provides thought leadership on changes to systems and processes with strong attention to maintaining segregation of duties and implementing controls to reduce risk.
• Maintains positive environment by actively supporting and promoting department and company objectives.
• Other duties and special projects, as assigned.

• Strong GAAP and STAT knowledge of accounting policies and procedures.
• Solid understanding of financial controls (segregation of duties, reconciliations, etc.)
• Knowledge of payroll processing
• Experience managing and developing others

• Highly organized with ability to effectively self-manage and prioritize workload
• Strong analytical skills and innovative problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately, verbally and in writing.
• Exhibits professional demeanor and remains calm in times of conflict.
• High level of interpersonal skills to collaborate, foster teamwork, and gain buy-in across varying audiences.
• Strong analytic skills and curiosity to make data-informed decisions.
• Ability to think beyond “what is” and ask “what could be?”

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, required.

• 5+ years accounting experience, required. Previous management experience preferred.

• None required, CPA encouraged.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ARAG North America