Accounting Consultant II

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Accountant Consultant II to join our Benefits Accounting team. The Accountant Consultant will be responsible for executing the day to day activities of the team they are assigned to within the department. The Senior Accountant is expected to manage their assignments based on prioritization and direction and raise issues as appropriate. This role involves managing complex accounting tasks, analyzing financial data, and supporting departmental initiatives with a focus on benefit programs. The Accountant Consultant II is expected to work independently, prioritize assignments effectively, and escalate issues as appropriate. Compared to an Accountant, this role encompasses a broader scope of responsibilities and requires a deeper understanding of accounting processes, benefits-related financial reporting, and supporting technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively within the team and across the department
• Implementing, reporting, and communicating the impact of business and accounting related initiatives on assigned processes and financial statements
• Participating in and initiating process improvement projects
• Preparing analytical schedules, analyzing variances, and providing analytical support based on individual review and internal customer requests
• Preparing quarterly/annual statutory and/or GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles), financial reporting, and complex accounting processes. financial statements and schedules/exhibits
• Preparing and analyzing account reconciliations, including for complex accounting processes
• Monthly close and related processing and development and preparation of analysis (e.g. account analysis, preparation of journal entries)

Experience:

• 2 or more years of experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

Skills

Account Analysis, Accounting, Accounting Journal Entries, Account Reconciliations, Analytical Support, Analytical Thinking, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Monthly Close Process, Reporting

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $50,000.00 - 82,542.50 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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