Senior Accountant

Company: Allstate Insurance Company
Location: Chicago
Posted on: March 10, 2025

Job Description:

Allstate Identity Protection is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. We combine our advanced investigative systems with our expertise in working with businesses to ensure our customers remain protected from any online threat.Job DescriptionWe are Allstate Identity Protection (formerly, InfoArmor), a wholly owned subsidiary, and Business Unit of Allstate since 2019. We are committed to making digital life easier, safer, and more rewarding by offering innovative protection against digital fraud, so members can live confidently online. 3000+ employers partner with AIP to provide their employees (via voluntary benefits) a safe and secure digital life.AIP is seeking a Senior Accountant to hold a fully remote role within Illinois. Only candidates who are local to the Chicago Metro area will be considered for this role.Work Scope:

• Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely closing of the general ledger and assist in the financial reporting efforts of the accounting team.
• In addition, the Senior Accountant will ensure financial accounts are reconciled and issues resolved timely enabling accurate financial reporting. This position is critical to the overall control environment of the Company.Essential Functions
  • Actively participate in the month end close including preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, account roll forwards, and other supporting schedules as necessary.
  • Ability to analyze issues and present and recommend potential solutions.
  • Develop Ad Hoc analysis and reporting sets in support of the monthly closing process.
  • Assist in the formulation and preparation of monthly and annual reporting requirements.
  • Perform monthly consolidations and ensure appropriate accounting for transfer pricing and intercompany transactions.
  • Assist in the coordination on internal and external audits.
  • Assist in ensuring the internal control environment documentation.
  • Assist in ongoing projects.Required Experience, Skills & Education
    • Bachelor's degree in accounting.
    • 3 to 5 years previous accounting/audit experience in public or private accounting.
    • Strong reporting and data querying capabilities.
    • Thorough knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
    • Strong analytical skills.
    • Strong verbal communication skills.
    • Detail oriented approach to work and able to appropriately maintain confidential information and have good problem-solving skills.Preferred Experience, Skills & Education
      • Big 4 public accounting experience (audit or tax).
      • CPA preferred or pursuing CPA.
      • Financial Audit Experience.
      • NetSuite (at least 1 year).
      • Salesforce (at least 1 year).
      • Expert in Excel.CompensationCompensation offered for this role is $59,800.00 - 105,910.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.At Allstate Identity Protection, great things happen when our people work together. That's why when you join our team, we make sure it 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. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.You'll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we've proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.Good Hands. Greater Together.We are Allstate Identity Protection (formerly, InfoArmor), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Allstate Corporation. We go beyond the typical identity theft protection! Our Allstate Digital Footprint, identity theft and credit monitoring services, fraud remediation and restoration services help our subscribers safeguard their personal information, data they share online, and the relationships they treasure.Employment Criteria: The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.Work Environment: Except for our Customer Care roles which necessitates onsite work, most other roles are remote. AIP is a remote-first company; however, our roles are open to in-office or flex work if you live in a city with a physical office location.Physical Demands: We primarily collaborate with our colleagues through virtual meetings and office collaboration tools. Employees will have to operate a laptop computer (PC or Mac available), computer software platforms, and other office productivity machinery, as necessary. Employees must be able to remain stationary for extended periods and must be able to observe and interpret written and/or verbal communication.Additional Information: AIP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, AIP will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation.AIP uses the E-Verify employment verification program.
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