Senior Accountant

We’re Looking for an experienced Senior Accountant, Investment Accounting & Reporting!
About the Company:
Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $75 billion in assets under management. We offer opportunities to thrive, innovate, and make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in driving the future of the U.S. retirement industry. Security Benefit is a PLACE where we promise to help our customers To and Through Retirement®.
We’re proud to have been recognized as one of the best in the business:

Named to Ward’s 50 list of top-performing life-health insurance companies
Recognized on list of Ingram’s Top 100 Private Companies in the Kansas City area in 2024

About the Role:
As a Senior Accountant, Investment Accounting, you’ll be an integral part of a collaborative, agile team. You’ll design, analyze, and implement innovative solutions that drive efficiency and exceed expectations.
The Senior Accountant position reports to the Senior Manager, and can be based out of Des Moines, Iowa, or remotely for the right candidate. We work a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility to work both remotely and on-site.

Execute reinsurance-related ledger close activities, posting ceding and assuming entries across all applicable business units
Produce monthly investment reporting packages for the Bermuda and Cayman entities, including variance analysis and explanations of significant activity
Perform ad hoc analyses and respond to reporting requests from internal stakeholders and reinsurance leadership
Prepare and support regulatory reporting for Bermuda and Cayman entities, coordinating with internal stakeholders to meet filing deadlines
Build and maintain reinsurance settlement statements, including support for investment income, realized gains and losses, and other ceded activity
Prepare audit report footnote disclosures and support audit PBC requests for reinsurance-related balances
Perform reconciliations between ledger activity and investment records, and resolve reconciling items
Partner with Accounting Operations and external investment managers to ensure alignment between ledger activity and reported results
Maintain documentation and support testing of controls over reinsurance-related financial reporting
Identify and implement improvements to close, reconciliation, and reporting workflows to enhance accuracy and efficiency

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
3-5 years of investment accounting, reinsurance accounting, or financial reporting experience
CPA preferred or willingness to obtain CPA designation
Knowledge of GAAP and STAT financial reporting
Experience with reinsurance accounting, including ceded and assumed transactions, preferred
Familiarity with Bermuda and Cayman regulatory reporting requirements preferred
Experience with investment-related ERP systems (PeopleSoft preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong time management skills with the ability to meet critical deadlines
Ability to work independently, make decisions, and effectively communicate with all levels of management
Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite (advanced Excel required)
Experience with AI tools (such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to enhance efficiency and analysis preferred
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage competing deliverables

Why Choose Security Benefit?
When you join our team, you’re not just getting a paycheck — you’re getting a career path full of growth opportunities, plus a robust benefits package that puts your well-being first. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time Security Benefit associate:

Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses to reward your contributions.
33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).
Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance to give you peace of mind.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Life Insurance to protect your loved ones.
Educational assistance to support your career development.
Associate assistance programs for your personal and professional well-being.

Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply today by visiting our career page to submit your resume. We’re excited to meet you!
Security Benefit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.