At The Standard, you’ll join a team focused on putting our customers first.

Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We’re looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what’s right – across the company and in our local communities.

We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.
 
Ready to reach your highest potential? Let’s work together.

Job Summary

Prepare and process complex accounting transactions; ensure financial subsidiary systems are balanced and reconciled to the general ledger.  Assists with preparation of accounting and financial reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Practices (SAP).  Assist financial and accounting analysts.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Accurately balance source systems, payments and other accounting activities through review and reconciliation of various systems.  Research root-cause and recommend appropriate corrective actions eliminate or reduce future errors and inconsistencies.

Analyze and process accounting and financial transactions on source systems and the general ledger.  Maintain other financial reporting records as needed. Review and research out of balance conditions taking corrective action as needed.  Maintain internal controls over processes, ensure compliance with internal controls over processes, and ensure compliance with corporate and department policies and procedures.

Coordinate and interact with a broad range of internal & external customers to answer or direct questions in order to facilitate customer needs.  Assist internal customers in the resolution of accounting and reporting issues. Provide superior customer service in response to written and verbal requests. Participates in relevant operational improvement initiatives or projects as assigned.

Skills and Background You’ll Need

Experience:  1+ years of professional experience in accounting, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience. 

Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), LAN and mainframe operating environments, including financial spreadsheet applications.

Education:  Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

Improvement Mindset:  Continually seeks new ways to apply digital and non-digital solutions to drive innovation, efficiency, effectiveness and transformation to create business/customer value.

Adaptability:  Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior as necessary.

Driving Success:  Takes action, initiates activity, pursues ambitious goals with persistence and shows resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks.

Why Join the Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

An annual incentive bonus plan 

Generous paid time off

A supportive and responsive management approach

Opportunities for career growth and advancement  

Paid time off to volunteer 

An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

Much more!

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Please note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.

Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

Salary Range:

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.