Accountant

Guardian Life Insurance • Bethlehem, PA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a resolute motivated individual to join our team as an Accountant. This role will perform Individual Markets Product Finance NRO daily functions to achieve the department’s objectives. In this role, you are responsible for the integrity of financial data recording, reporting, and controlling accounting information relating to the Individual Markets Business and impact several companies within the parent company Guardian: Guardian, Guardian Insurance and Annuity Corporation (GIAC), Guardian Life Insurance Company (GLIC), Berkshire Life Insurance Company (BLIC) and all 18 Separate Accounts. You will Prepare daily cash disbursement reconciliation for checks related to the Individual Markets Business. This includes verifying and controlling the Administration System checks created prior to distribution. Prepare Oracle journal entries and supporting documentation for disbursements and Safeguard Guardian’s assets by performing policies and procedures that create a “Sarbanes Oxley” internal control structure environment surrounding cash disbursement and suspense reclass related requests. Maintain internal controls on company disbursements while striving to provide industry leading customer service support. Partner with the business operations group, reporting group and Corporate Financial Management and Control. Support daily administration system processing through accessing/distribution of reports to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing. Limit GIAC trading exposure due to market gains/losses. Establish and maintain in depth understanding of Whole Life, Term, Disability, Variable Life and Annuity products, functions and regulations affecting the business and Guardian subsidiaries. Prepare suspense account reconciliations to ensure appropriateness and supportability of general ledger balances to support attestation to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in Oracle Accounts Payable and General Ledger or similar system.
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable and of General Ledger.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to identify inefficient/ineffective processes and develop solutions.
• Demonstrate ability to make financially significant decisions using sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to changing business priorities and environments.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of Life insurance industry products and various state (unclaimed funds) regulations and processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily cash disbursement reconciliation for checks related to the Individual Markets Business.
• Verify and control the Administration System checks created prior to distribution.
• Prepare Oracle journal entries and supporting documentation for disbursements
• Safeguard Guardian’s assets by performing policies and procedures that create a “Sarbanes Oxley” internal control structure environment surrounding cash disbursement and suspense reclass related requests.
• Maintain internal controls on company disbursements while striving to provide industry leading customer service support.
• Partner with the business operations group, reporting group and Corporate Financial Management and Control.
• Support daily administration system processing through accessing/distribution of reports to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
• Limit GIAC trading exposure due to market gains/losses.
• Establish and maintain in depth understanding of Whole Life, Term, Disability, Variable Life and Annuity products, functions and regulations affecting the business and Guardian subsidiaries.
• Prepare suspense account reconciliations to ensure appropriateness and supportability of general ledger balances to support attestation to senior management.

Benefits

• At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.
• Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
• As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.
• Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level