Policy Accounting Audit Specialist

Policy Accounting Audit Specialist

With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client / members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We're proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client / members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.

As the Policy Accounting Audit Specialist, you are responsible for the accounting support functions within Life Operations; primarily suspense account management. In this role you also will perform accounting research for Life Operations; and escheat reporting for Farm Bureau Life Greenfields Life, and Equitrust Life. The Policy Accounting Audit Specialist will advise and respond to inquiries from all areas of life operations on accounting questions and communicate information and problem resolutions to internal customers. Additional responsibilities include :

• Oversee the suspense management process for Life Operations.
• Perform and prepare quarterly account reconciliations.
• Prepare and facilitate monthly suspense account update meetings.
• Identify systemic issues with systems, processes, or procedures and escalate as appropriate.
• Review procedures for audit issues and assist internal auditors with respect to audits of the life companies.
• Perform accounting research for Life Operations staff and Corporate Accounting.

College degree or equivalent plus one year of relevant experience required. Life, annuity and insurance accounting experience preferred. Accounting background preferred. Strong Excel skills required. Must have or be able to attain system knowledge (SAP and Life Administration Systems). Math / systems / problem solving / analytical skills required. Participation in professional designation(s) of Life Office Management Association. Strong oral and written communication skills in addition to facilitation skills. Ability to write, speak and read the English language.

When you're on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You'll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, and teams who know how to have fun. Add to that an onsite wellness facility with fitness classes and programs, a daycare center, a cafeteria, and even an onsite medical clinic. Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!

If you're interested in joining a company that appreciates employees, provides growth and professional development opportunities, and offers great benefits, we invite you to apply today!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not able to sponsor OPT status.