GEICO Looking for Senior Accountant at United States, Maryland, Chevy Chase Full Time

What’s the secret to our success here at GEICO? It’s actually no secret at all; we simply find and invest in good people. That’s why we’re looking for a current CPA to join our team as a Senior Accountant.

As a Senior Accountant on the Financial Reporting team, you’ll have the opportunity to drive the continual development of a topnotch accounting team. The team is primarily responsible for account reconciliations, financial reporting, financial analysis, process improvement, and technical accounting research.

An ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, supported by excellent attention to detail. The willingness to research, design and test novel solutions coupled with the ability to self-learn and leverage experience from failures will be highly favored.

This role is a leader, well-developed in communicating status to department management and coordinating tasks/projects that include members from multiple teams.

This position will require an in office presence 2-3 times a week, and more often during certain months of the year.

As a Senior Accountant, you will have direct responsibility for:

• Driving continuous improvement, automation, and internal control initiatives in support of corporate strategies
• Guiding a team of accountants, resulting in timely submissions with a high degree of accuracy
• Anticipating operational issues and developing suggestions for preventative measures
• Assisting with the monthly accounting close process
• Interpreting new accounting pronouncements
• Preparing journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements

Required Qualifications

• Must be an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• 2+ years accounting experience (preferably preparing financial statements for a large corporation)
• Demonstrate proficiency in applying business process improvement methodologies for analysis data collection, generation of solutions and reporting
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, VBA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting and experience researching accounting pronouncements. Background in investment accounting
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft or Workday Financials general ledger applications
• StatementPro or Wings Annual Statement reporting software experience

Benefits:

At GEICO, we make sure you have the support and resources to leverage and develop your skills, secure your financial future, and take care of your health and well-being. GEICO continually seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can be their authentic self. To help achieve this goal, we support associate-led Employee Resource Groups that foster a true sense of community. Through GEICO’s competitive benefits offerings and various training and development opportunities, we have you covered with our* that includes:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

GEICO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to cultivating an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO celebrates diversity and believes it is critical to our success. As such, we are committed to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals to join our team.

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