USAA: Financial Accountant Lead (Hybrid Work Location)

Purpose of JobUSAA is seeking a talented Financial Accountant Lead to work in a hybrid capacity in any of the following locations: San Antonio, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; Tampa, FL; Colorado Springs, CO; Chesapeake, VA.USAA values a culture that is highly collaborative, and we have found that a hybrid work type helps employees gain the best of both worlds: collaborating in-person in the office and working from home when needed to achieve focused deliverables.

The actual days onsite are determined between each employee and the employees manager.The new hire will support USAA’s accounting and reporting teams as it relates to policy development and implementation.

Reviews and actions on complex accounting and regulatory standards with the ability to effectively communicate and provide expert counsel and recommendations to senior management regarding accounting, financial analysis, and reporting on policies and practices.Job RequirementsAbout USAAUSAA knows what it means to serve.

We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S.

military members and their families.

This outstanding mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level.

USAA Careers World Class Benefits (https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?v=APwPQizcENY)Primary Responsibilities:* Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role.* Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.* Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities.* Leads adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT) accounting and reporting research activities and provides appropriate technical accounting interpretation on the application of GAAP and STAT to finance and accounting employees and senior management.* Creates, maintains and ensures implementation of appropriate accounting policies and best practices.* Evaluates and analyzes proposed transactions for accounting implications and potential impact of proposed accounting standards, and prepares documentation supporting USAA’s accounting positions taken on significant or complex transactions.* Assesses the impact of new accounting standards to USAA and leads implementation across affected functional areas.* Assists with drafting comment letters to the FASB or NAIC on proposed accounting standards and represents USAA on several influential external accounting committees.* Accountable for USAA’s position with regards to E& Y’s technical accountingand reporting inquiries.* Identifies and documents accounting and business requirements impacting USAA systems and processes (including up and downstream).* Supports various company or line of business specific initiatives as it relates to assessing accounting, reporting and disclosure implications.Minimum Requirements:* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree or a Bachelor’s degree in another field coupled with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.

4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree* 8 years of accounting or related work experience performing accounting functions including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations and preparing financial results for internal and external purposes or other similar experience required.* Subject matter expert knowledge and application of accounting and/or financial services industry data sources.* Expert knowledge and application of GAAP and STAT or regulatory accounting practices.* Demonstrated ability to partner and communicate effectively with internal and external team members.* Expert on financial or accounting data analysis techniques and statistical methodologies.* Expert on relevant technical accounting and reporting disciplines.* Experience identifying and documenting accounting/financial processes.* Experience leading direct or cross-matrixed team members.* When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions.

This will take approximately 5 minutes.

Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not be able to change your responses.Preferred Skills:* Property and Casualty (P& C) insurance experience* CPA* Reinsurance accounting experience* Experience with Agile Project Management* Operational accounting skillsThe above description reflects the details considered vital to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.Compensation:USAA has an effective method for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive.

You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position.

The salary range for this skill is: $88,200-158,900 (this does not include geographic differential it may be applied based on your work location)Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average.Shift premium: will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours.Benefits:At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness.

These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs.

Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.Please click on the link below for more details.

USAA Total Rewards (https://hrportal.Ehr.Com/usaa/Prospective-Employees)Relocation assistance is Not Available for this position