Senior finance analyst jobs in Columbus, GA

Salary Range: $115,000 - $160,000 We've Got You Under Our Wing We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way. Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune's 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com. Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there's a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac. Worker Designation - This role is hybrid. This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership. What does it take to be successful at Aflac? (Competencies) * Acting as a Champion for Change * Acting with Integrity * Communicating Effectively * Demonstrating Initiative * Developing Talent * Managing Performance * Pursuing Self-Development * Serving Customers * Supporting Change * Supporting Organizational Goals * Working with Diverse Populations What does it take to be successful in this role? * Extensive knowledge of accounting and financial reporting requirements * Knowledgeable in systems project management practices and processes * Knowledge of employee relations to deal with employee issues in a proactive manner * Excellent presentation, oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with Aflac's senior management, internal and external business contacts * Ability to exhibit and maintain professionalism in accordance with corporate standards * Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel Education & Experience Required * Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field * 8 years of professional job-related work experience * 4 years in a leadership/senior/supervisory capacity * Financial auditing/reporting experience required Or an equivalent combination of education and experience Education & Experience Preferred * Experience in the insurance industry Travel Less than or equal to 10% Principal Duties & Responsibilities * Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) and detailed reviewer for Treasury stock to determine the basic and diluted EPS calculation * Serves as detailed reviewer for DAC entries, intercompany eliminations, fixed assets and lease accounting * Principally responsible for approving all department prepared journal entries and related balance sheet recons in BlackLine * Ensures an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close process; ensures the timely reporting of all monthly financial information; leads the team members' analysis of actual results compared with prior comparable periods, budget and forecasts; works proactively with the Financial Services department management to support overall department goals and objectives * Analyzes and implements accounting procedures in compliance with GAAP, SEC, IRS, and other regulatory standards; audits and evaluates systems and procedures effectiveness and confirms the consistent application of accounting policies * Remains current on all technological aspects necessary to produce and support financial and analytical reports (including but not limited to SAP, Business Planning and Consolidations (BPC) 10.1 and Workiva/WDesk); consults and works effectively with the Information Technology department regarding current and future technology needs to develop and implement new applications and analytical models or to enhance existing systems and ensure successful and effective interfacing between systems * Principally responsible for the complete and accurate compilation of the Company's monthly and quarterly GAAP financial statements close process, including the production of all monthly, quarterly and annual internal and external GAAP financial reports (Pamphlet) such as: financial analyst briefing supplement (FAB), US GAAP financial statements for individual companies and segments (referred to as DPA reports or financial statement analytic packages), earnings per share (EPS) analysis, return on equity and book value analysis, etc.; coordinates the support activities and information sharing necessary with the external audit firm to complete the quarterly reviews and the annual U.S. GAAP financial statement audits * Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with business partners; stays abreast of current trends and regulatory changes in the industry and recommends alternative business practices, procedures, solutions, and strategies based upon best practice research * Sets up, reviews, and administers standard accounting procedures; ensures full compliance of practices with the accounting policies and procedures; ensures the completeness and accuracy of all accounting transactions; facilitates work with external auditors in annual audit and internal control review * Develops solutions and implements actions to resolve problems and ensure customer satisfaction; reviews processes and procedures to streamline activities to enhance service turnaround time, productivity, and quality; coordinates overall workflow of the department and ensures that workflow processes facilitate effective and efficient use of corporate resources and enhance customer satisfaction * Serves as team leader for multiple projects including those related to Workiva, new accounting pronouncements, new entities, etc. * Performs other related duties as required Total Rewards The salary range for this job is $115,000 - $160,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting. At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you'll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.