Fin Reporting Accountant II

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The Company

Aflac Incorporated

The Location

Columbus, GA, US

The Division

Financial Services

Job

9410

Salary Range

$65,000 - $85,000

Job Posting End Date

June 30, 2026

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Microsoft Word:

Intermediate to advanced

• Microsoft PowerPoint:

Intermediate to advanced

• Microsoft Excel:

Intermediate to advanced

• Microsoft Access:

Intermediate to advanced

• Microsoft Visio or similar software:

Intermediate to advanced

• Broad knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC, and other federal regulations, Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAP), state insurance department statutes, and other state regulations, with an emphasis on insurance and/or investment accounting
• Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and financial systems user applications (SAP preferred), including input/output processing and complex system concepts, and ability to understand and use computer systems and application tools for analysis
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience performing moderately complex financial analysis and related valuation methodologies, systems and quantitative business-based analysis, metrics, and experimental designs; ability to prepare statistical studies and trend analysis using internal and external information to demonstrate relevant changes and recommend improvements or solutions

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Three years of corporate-level accounting experience

Education & Experience Preferred

• CPA or CMA
• Insurance accounting experience

Travel

Less than or equal to 10%

Principal

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collects, organizes, analyzes, and evaluates moderately complex financial and statistical data and other related information; completes quantitative and qualitative reviews and prepares required internal and external records, reports, statistics, financial statements, analyses, stockholders’ reports, etc.; develops and presents conclusions and recommendations to management; participates on project teams or committees assisting with the development and implementation of goals and objectives aimed at enhancing customer service, process improvement, and resource management
• Performs duties under general direction with independent action and decision making within the framework of the job; interprets and applies laws and regulations; acts in an advisory capacity working with division management and/or designated representatives providing guidance and direction on and clarifying interpretation of the accounting procedures, policies, and practices of the company and various regulatory authorities
• Identifies and resolves accounting and financial account and/or transaction discrepancies, and provides detailed explanations for variances between actual and planned activities; maintains complete and accurate regulatory filings; assists with developing, analyzing, and implementing accounting procedures in a systems environment in conformance with GAAP, SSAP, SEC, IRS, and other regulatory standards; audits and evaluates the effectiveness of systems and procedures, and confirms the consistent application of accounting pronouncements and policies
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with business partners, and state and federal agencies; stays abreast of current trends and regulatory changes in the industry; conducts benchmarking activities with other companies and organizations within and outside the industry and recommends alternative business practices, procedures, solutions and strategies based on best practice research; assists senior team members in developing and implementing new applications and analytical models, or enhancing existing systems
• Assists in the maintenance of the Financial…