Financial Accountant Senior - P&C Reinsurance

Position Overview

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career where core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service drive every interaction.

As a dedicated Financial Accountant Senior - P&C Reinsurance, you will execute and advise on accounting functions including journal entry reviews, account reconciliations, preparation of internal and external financial results, audit support and financial analysis. Location: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, or Charlotte, NC. Schedule: In-office 4 days per week. Salary: $85,040 - $162,550. Compensation: Determined based on experience and current market data.

Key Responsibilities

• Applies advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT) as well as regulatory accounting treatment to complex transactions, ensuring all key implications are understood.
• Assists team members in developing a thorough understanding of various accounting transactions.
• Prepares, communicates and recommends processes, procedures, financial results and analyses to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Advises leadership by resolving accounting issues and providing proactive reporting and analysis to empower effective decision-making.
• Serves in a financial accounting advisory capacity to operational business leaders on business initiatives or strategies, collaborating closely with business partners.
• Leads special projects related to financial accounting and coordinates with key stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Develops and maintains processes, procedures and tools that impact financial accounting within the finance organization.
• Facilitates and reviews internal controls to ensure an effective and efficient financial system.
• Reviews the work of team members, providing guidance and coaching when issues arise.
• Ensures that risks associated with business activities are identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; OR a Bachelor's degree in another field coupled with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation; OR a combination of 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree when coupled with a CPA designation.
• Experience Required: 6 years of relevant work experience performing accounting functions including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparing financial results for both internal and external purposes.
• Advanced knowledge and application of GAAP and STAT or regulatory accounting practices.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner and communicate with internal and external team members.
• Advanced knowledge of financial and accounting data analysis techniques and statistical methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of technical accounting and reporting disciplines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• P&C Reinsurance accounting background.
• Exposure to statutory reporting and Schedule F.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: USAA offers best-in-class benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, a paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, career path planning and continuing education resources help support your professional growth.