Accountant- KUS in Des Moines, Iowa at Kuvare

About Kuvare

Kuvare is on a mission to serve hardworking consumers overwhelmed by the complexities of retirement and is built from the ground up to do so. Our unified financial hub protects the retirement of everyday Americans and the distributors, carriers and investors that serve them. We create life insurance and annuity products that protect consumers’ retirements, and are simplified for distributor partners and financial professionals to sell and service.

Kuvare family of companies:

Retail Annuity and Life Insurance Solutions:
- United Life Insurance Company
- Guaranty Income Life Insurance Company
- Lincoln Benefit Life

Institutional Insurance:
- Kuvare Life Re

Bespoke Insurance Solutions:
- Ignite Partners

About the role

The Accountant is responsible for and will assist in the preparation of accounting, financial reporting, and analytical work for the company. This role will gain exposure to all aspects of accounting. Assist in preparing financial statements for both Statutory and GAAP reporting. Help with state filings, as well as various ad hoc reporting for the management team.

What you'll do

· Ensures the prepares accounting transactions and makes sure they are recorded accurately and timely

· Reconcile multiple accounts from one or more accounting-based systems at appropriate timeframes (daily, monthly, and annually)

· Assists in the preparation of financial statements and helps explain variances.

· Monitors KPI reporting and assists with investigations of variances.

· Assists in premium taxes and state reporting.

· Creates ad hoc reporting as necessary.

· Proactively identifies unique problems, such as reconciliation/posting issues, and seeks help to resolve, if necessary

· Explains to others how and why transactions were processed and reported

· Researches and gathers appropriate information for others or to recommend a solution to an issue

· Handles and resolves complex or unique questions, problems, or assignments, exercising independent judgment and initiative on occasion

· Looks for and understands what issues should be brought to the attention of a higher authority

· Participates in projects with initial direction

· Creates and documents procedures

· Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls

· Prepares and analyzes journal entries, reconciliations, and reports while ensuring accuracy in financial transactions and compliance with internal controls.

· Manages daily bank activity processing and assists with audits, state tax withholding, and various reporting requirements.

Identifies and addresses reconciliation issues proactively, documents procedures, and supports ad

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent education/experience

One to two years of insurance background desired

Intermediate Excel knowledge

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Skills/Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with elevated level of attention to detail
• Demonstrated persistency and ability to deliver results under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication and proofreading skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, etc.
• Must be a flexible self-starter who can prioritize tasks, follow through and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Team player; collaborative style; partners effectively and with ease
• Highly accountable with a strong work ethic; committed to superior quality and service
• Able to handle multiple and changing priorities

Physical Demands

• Normal office working environment, full time with some flexibility
• Occasional evening and weekend hours to meet deadlines
• Occasional travel is required
• Ability to type / perform data entry
• Ability to read from a computer screen and paper reports
• Express ideas and otherwise communicate with the spoken word