Lincoln Financial Group
Accounting Specialist - Corporate Finance
Lincoln Financial Group, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812
Location:
The location field must contain 'city, state' or a zip code to perform a radius search (e.g., Denver, CO or 46122). City and state must be separated by a comma followed by a space (e.g., Houston, TX).Work Arrangement:
Remote: Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.Relocation assistance:
is not available for this opportunity.Requisition #:
73375The Role at a Glance:As the Accounting Specialist, you will be responsible for performing monthly and quarterly accounting processes and preparation of related deliverables. This includes journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, process improvements, and research as needed. This role will be expected to perform and deliver on routine assignments while simultaneously working on ad hoc projects leveraging and applying knowledge of accounting responsibility. You will prepare, record, analyze, and report standard accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles. In this role, you will also be expected to execute process improvements as identified and be able to work with minimal supervision.What you'll be doing:Prepares, records, analyzes, and reports accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles, and compliance with internal controls and SOX.Promotes and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives.Identifies and communicates to management process improvements that reduce workloads or improve quality.Performs standard accounting activities, including preparing, classifying, recording, maintaining, and reconciling the General Ledger accounts, sub-ledgers, and subsystems in compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.Records and maintains records to support monthly and quarterly accruals, prepaids, and other accounting entries as necessary and analyze monthly expenses for variances.Supervises and reviews integrated team members' work through review and posting of journal entries, review of reconciliations, and all other areas of assigned responsibilities.Determines classifications and records financial transactions applying accounting techniques, standard practices, and accepted accounting policies and principles.Works with management and other internal team members on fixed asset capitalization activities to ensure assets and depreciation are completely and accurately recorded in the General Ledger.Works with business partners across the Company to implement accounting solutions to maintain budgetary compliance.Identifies, researches, and resolves discrepancies or out-of-balance situations amongst assigned General Ledger accounts.Maintains a thorough understanding of the business operations, financial reporting, and the General Ledger structure.Assists with the preparation of quarterly and year-end work papers to support the Company's reporting requirements and provides internal and external audit support as needed.Conducts ad hoc analysis in support of management.What we’re looking for:4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's).2+ years of experience in accounting that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position.Ability to apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.Works with mathematical concepts such as averages and/or variances.Evaluates trends in data or information.Ability to analyze information and evaluate the implications of a course of action or solution.Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g., management, peers, and colleagues); proven ability to develop collaborative approaches.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail.Strong project management skills including critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines.Confident, comfortable communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Application Deadline:
Applications for this position will be accepted through August 25, 2024, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.About The Company:Lincoln Financial Group helps people to plan, protect, and retire with confidence. As of Dec. 31, 2023, approximately 17 million customers trust our guidance and solutions across four core businesses – annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. Headquartered in Radnor, PA, Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. Learn more at LincolnFinancial.com.Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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The location field must contain 'city, state' or a zip code to perform a radius search (e.g., Denver, CO or 46122). City and state must be separated by a comma followed by a space (e.g., Houston, TX).Work Arrangement:
Remote: Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.Relocation assistance:
is not available for this opportunity.Requisition #:
73375The Role at a Glance:As the Accounting Specialist, you will be responsible for performing monthly and quarterly accounting processes and preparation of related deliverables. This includes journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, process improvements, and research as needed. This role will be expected to perform and deliver on routine assignments while simultaneously working on ad hoc projects leveraging and applying knowledge of accounting responsibility. You will prepare, record, analyze, and report standard accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles. In this role, you will also be expected to execute process improvements as identified and be able to work with minimal supervision.What you'll be doing:Prepares, records, analyzes, and reports accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles, and compliance with internal controls and SOX.Promotes and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives.Identifies and communicates to management process improvements that reduce workloads or improve quality.Performs standard accounting activities, including preparing, classifying, recording, maintaining, and reconciling the General Ledger accounts, sub-ledgers, and subsystems in compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.Records and maintains records to support monthly and quarterly accruals, prepaids, and other accounting entries as necessary and analyze monthly expenses for variances.Supervises and reviews integrated team members' work through review and posting of journal entries, review of reconciliations, and all other areas of assigned responsibilities.Determines classifications and records financial transactions applying accounting techniques, standard practices, and accepted accounting policies and principles.Works with management and other internal team members on fixed asset capitalization activities to ensure assets and depreciation are completely and accurately recorded in the General Ledger.Works with business partners across the Company to implement accounting solutions to maintain budgetary compliance.Identifies, researches, and resolves discrepancies or out-of-balance situations amongst assigned General Ledger accounts.Maintains a thorough understanding of the business operations, financial reporting, and the General Ledger structure.Assists with the preparation of quarterly and year-end work papers to support the Company's reporting requirements and provides internal and external audit support as needed.Conducts ad hoc analysis in support of management.What we’re looking for:4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's).2+ years of experience in accounting that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position.Ability to apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.Works with mathematical concepts such as averages and/or variances.Evaluates trends in data or information.Ability to analyze information and evaluate the implications of a course of action or solution.Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g., management, peers, and colleagues); proven ability to develop collaborative approaches.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail.Strong project management skills including critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines.Confident, comfortable communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Application Deadline:
Applications for this position will be accepted through August 25, 2024, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.About The Company:Lincoln Financial Group helps people to plan, protect, and retire with confidence. As of Dec. 31, 2023, approximately 17 million customers trust our guidance and solutions across four core businesses – annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. Headquartered in Radnor, PA, Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. Learn more at LincolnFinancial.com.Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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