Allstate Hiring for Senior Accounting Consultant (Remote-Home Based Worker) Job at Remote Full Time

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

Everything we do at Allstate is driven by a shared purpose: to protect people from life’s uncertainties so they can realize their hopes and dreams. For more than 89 years we’ve thrived by staying a step ahead of whatever’s coming next – to give customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face. We acted with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws. We help give survivors of domestic violence a voice through financial empowerment. We’ve been an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more recently, device and identity protection. We are the Good Hands. We don’t follow the trends. We set them. Job Header:

Job Code: 70025389

Band: C2

FLSA: Exempt Job Summary:
The Senior Accounting Consultant within the Expense Accounting team is a key member of the team and is responsible for enterprise-wide expense accounting, governance, and reporting. This position is a permanent remote home-based worker. Your home office does not need to be near an Allstate office, but it does need to be in the United States. This position is eligible for a monthly connectivity reimbursement to offset the costs of internet and phone expenses. Key Responsibilities:

Expense reporting and analysis. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules for Management Reporting and External Reporting.

Budgeting and Forecasting for Corporate Controllers department and GAAP Employee Benefit expenses.

Pension plan accounting and reporting. Work closely with the Benefits Design team, Corporate Accounting Research, and external vendors to assure proper accounting for pension liabilities and expenses.

Additionally, this position will prepare quarterly and annual schedules for external reporting, and support business unit pension expense forecasts.

Statutory expense reporting and analysis. Prepare quarterly and annual statutory schedules for property & casualty companies. Analyze statutory expenses to support reported results. Prepare quarterly Business Summary Analysis and annual expense exhibit for a life company.

Monthly accounting close processes and reporting. Participate in accruals process, GAAP adjustments, reporting & analysis, and other responsibilities.

Balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis.

Leading and implementing process improvement initiatives to enhance the reporting processes.

Leading and managing team projects

Other miscellaneous responsibilities and projects Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA or CPA candidate desired

Four or more years of related accounting or Finance experience Functional Skills:

Strong oral and written communication skills, able to work effectively with employees both internal and external to the accounting function

Advanced time management skills and organization skills with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Advanced problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and in team settings

SAP and/or FDW knowledge a plus

Blackline experience a plus

Statutory accounting experience a plus Notes: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Compensation offered for this role is $67,300.00-$87,810.00 per year and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

Good Work. Good Life. Good Hands®.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary – but that’s just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life — including a generous paid time off policy. For a full description of Allstate’s benefits, visit allstate.jobs/benefits/

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