JOB TITLE :
- Staff Accountant, Insurance EMPLOYER : Sentinel Security Life Insurance Company DEPARTMENT : Finance REPORTS TO : Insurance Accounting Manager LOCATION : Onsite in Des Moines, IA ABOUT THE COMPANY Since 1948, families have counted on Sentinel Security Life Insurance Company during their time of need.
- The Company was originally established to provide families a way of funding funeral expenses and burial costs.
- Through our final expense life insurance product, we have been honored to provide peace of mind to families for well over half a century.
- Today, Sentinel offers a strong senior market portfolio including Life and Annuity products.
- We continue to develop new products while improving existing products and services to better protect our customers.
- Sentinel has a long history of financial strength and stability that has afforded us the opportunity to invest wisely in the growth of our company.
- Our strength lies not only in the quality of our insurance products, but also the level of service we provide to our policyholders, agents, and shareholders.
- ABOUT THE ROLE SSL has an immediate opening for a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Insurance Accounting team.
- The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Insurance Accounting Manager and work closely with colleagues across the Finance team.
- The ideal candidate will bring a strong work ethic, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and a solid foundation in accounting practices and procedures.
- This is a great opportunity to develop technical skills in insurance accounting while contributing to a dynamic and collaborative environment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO :
Prepare and submit journal entries and assist with monthly general ledger reconciliations.Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for multiple insurance entities.Assist with review and preparation of multiple types of tax payments according to filing deadlines. Assist with quarterly and annual statutory filings.Assist with Unclaimed Property reporting and timely filings Assist other departments to resolve bank items, positive pay exceptions, produce pay runs, and other outstanding items.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.WHAT YOU WILL NEED :
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field 1-3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in insurance or financial services Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and attention to detail.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written forms.Ability to build relationships with diverse team members from across the organization.Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, opportunity-rich environment.BENEFITS :
A-CAP works hard to create a positive and supportive environment.That's why we offer great benefits to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees.Our comprehensive benefits package includes :
Competitive salary / base pay Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid Life & AD&D Insurance (for employees and families) Paid Disability Insurance (STD + LTD) Paid Parental Leave Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Paid Holidays (13 scheduled in 2025) Voluntary Supplemental Insurance policies Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer match And other benefits and perks!POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK This is a full-time position.Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9 :
00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m., 40 hours weekly, or as otherwise arranged with the manager of the department.US work authorization is required.Who We Are :
http : / / www.acap.com / EEO Statement A-CAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion or any other personnel action based on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Know Your Rights poster.All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.To request an accommodation, contact hr@acap.com and we will make every effort to respond to your request within 48 business hours to work towards a positive solution.Disclaimer :
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.It should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Powered by JazzHR