Technical Accountant - Remote

Job Information

CSAA Insurance Group (CSAA IG), a AAA insurer, is one of the top personal lines property and casualty insurance groups in the U.

S. Our employees proudly live our core beliefs and fulfill our enduring purpose to help members prevent, prepare for and recover from life's uncertainties, and we're proud of the culture we create together.

As we commit to progress over perfection, we recognize that every day is an opportunity to be innovative and adaptable. At CSAA IG, we hire good people for a brighter tomorrow.

We are actively hiring for a Technical Accountant! Join us and support CSAA IG in achieving our goals.

Your Role :

We are actively hiring for a Technical Accountant to join our Financial Reporting team. We are responsible for recording and reporting all financial transactions on an accurate and timely basis, preparation of external financial statements, disbursements across the enterprise, and the administration of all finance systems.

Your work :

Support the controller’s and finance departments, recommending accounting treatment for complex issues / transactions for both US GAAP and statutory accounting principles (SAP) treatment (i.

e., targeted investments, research, write white papers, provide summaries for board level presentations, etc.).

Establish a strong rapport with collaborators across the organization, external auditors, examiners, and other external constituents to produce on our common goals to the business and to our members.

Develop, modify, and execute company policies that affect immediate operations and may have company-wide effect, ensuring internal control objectives are met.

Prepare proposals for improvements to internal accounting procedures and policies.

Work on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives, as well as an understanding of the company’s strategy and culture.

Prepare and / or review of statutory deliverables and audited financial statements and supporting footnotes schedules to ensure high quality financial reporting production.

Act as a lead for employees supporting the general ledger and financial reporting process on technical accounting, reporting and mentorship.

Provide coaching and assistance to team members.

Required Experience, Education and Skills

8+ years previous relevant work experience, including public accounting and / or auditing.

Bachelor's degree with emphasis on Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CPA certification.

Complete knowledge of US GAAP and SAP accounting principles and financial analysis techniques.

Experience researching complex accounting issues and writing detailed whitepapers

Strong analytical skills needed to evaluate and develop logical explanations to accounting issues.

Ability to work independently with little guidance.

What would make us excited about you?

Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment, handle several tasks simultaneously and meet critical deadlines.

Enjoys a challenge and is excited at the prospect of directing a team through groundbreaking company change.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and communicate effectively within the company and externally.

Outstanding leadership and administration skills, sound judgment and decision making, analytical thinking and creative problem solving.

Oracle / PeopleSoft / Hyperion report writing is a plus.

Actively shapes our company culture (e.g., supporting employee resource groups, mentoring employees, volunteering, joining cross-functional projects)

Champions our cultural norms (e.g., willing to have cameras when it matters : helping onboard new team members, building relationships, etc.)

Demonstrates a company ownership mindset, thinking beyond boundaries of their own area

Travels as needed for role, including divisional / team meetings and other in-person meetings

Fulfills business needs, which may include investing extra time, helping other teams, etc.

CSAA IG Careers

At CSAA IG, we’re proudly devoted to protecting our customers, our employees, our communities, and the world at large. We are on a climate journey to continue to do better for our people, our business, and our planet.

Taking bold action and leading by example. We are citizens for a changing world, and we continually change to meet it.

Join us if you

BELIEVE in a mission focused on building a community of service, rooted in inclusion and belonging.

COMMIT to being there for our customers and employees.

CREATE a sense of purpose that serves the greater good through innovation.

Recognition : We offer a total compensation package, performance bonus, 401(k) with a company match, and so much more!