Lead Accountant

GEICO’s corporate office in Chevy Chase, Maryland is seeking a Lead Accountant for the GAAP/Investment team within the Controllers Department.

The team is responsible for investment and GAAP reporting to Berkshire Hathaway as well as responsible for the preparation of the audited statements for GEICO’s benefit plans and philanthropic entities.
As a Lead Accountant, you will have direct responsibility for the following:
Assist with continuous improvement, automation, and internal control initiatives in support of corporate strategies
Help create, improve, and conduct detailed balance sheet account reconciliations that will support process improvement and standardization
Provide guidance and direction to a team of accountants
Preparing journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements
Assisting with the monthly investment accounting process
Researching and correcting errors identified in financial reports
Preparing and reviewing audited financial statements
Interpreting new accounting pronouncements
Candidate qualifications:
At least two years of accounting experience, preferably preparing financial statements for a large corporation.

Public accounting and experience researching accounting pronouncements are both a plus.

Background in investment accounting is preferred but not required
CPA license required
Black Belt Certification or candidate for either preferred but not required
Demonstrate proficiency in applying Lean Six Sigma and other business process improvement methodologies for analysis data collection, generation of solutions and reporting
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, VBA)
Familiarity with SQL, Python, or Alteryx is preferred
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Previous experience with insurance accounting preferred
Familiarity with Peoplesoft or Workday Financials general ledger applications preferred
StatementPro or Wings Annual Statement reporting software experience preferred
Salary Information
$80,000 to $100,000 commensurate with skills and experience.
Additional Information
*Must be willing and able to commute or relocate.

This position is out of our corporate office in Chevy Chase, MD.
To ensure our associates receive the training and support needed to excel and thrive, associates hired for this position are generally required to work at the GEICO building during their orientation period.

GEICO follows federal and state guidance and legal requirements regarding measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, including masking and social distancing.

Measures may vary by GEICO location.
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 Total Rewards Program* that includes:
Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
401(k) Plan with Profit Sharing
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Training and Licensures
*Benefits may be different by location.

Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.
**Coverage begins with the pay period after hire date.

Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for 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 hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
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.