Accountant

Job Summary Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a resolute motivated individual to join our team as an Accountant. This role will perform Individual Markets Product Finance NRO daily functions to achieve the department’s objectives. In this role, you are responsible for the integrity of financial data recording, reporting, and controlling accounting information relating to the Individual Markets Business and impact several companies within the parent company Guardian: Guardian, Guardian Insurance and Annuity Corporation (GIAC), Guardian Life Insurance Company (GLIC), Berkshire Life Insurance Company (BLIC) and all 18 Separate Accounts. Responsibilities Prepare daily cash disbursement reconciliation for checks related to the Individual Markets Business. Validate and control Administration System checks created prior to distribution. Prepare Oracle journal entries and supporting documentation for disbursements. Safeguard Guardian’s assets by performing policies and procedures that create a “Sarbanes Oxley” internal control structure environment surrounding cash disbursement and suspense reclass related requests. Maintain internal controls on company disbursements while striving to provide industry leading customer service support. Support daily administration system processing through accessing/distribution of reports to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing. Limit GIAC trading exposure due to market gains/losses. Establish and maintain in depth understanding of Whole Life, Term, Disability, Variable Life and Annuity products, functions and regulations affecting the business and Guardian subsidiaries. Prepare suspense account reconciliations to ensure appropriateness and supportability of general ledger balances to support attestation to senior management. Qualifications Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting preferred. Proficiency in Oracle Accounts Payable and General Ledger or similar system. Knowledge of Accounts Payable and of General Ledger. Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Suite. Understanding of Life insurance industry products and various state escheating (unclaimed funds) regulations and processing preferred. Ability to identify inefficient/ineffective processes and develop solutions. Demonstrate ability to make financially significant decisions using sound judgment. Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously. Ability to adapt to changing business priorities and environments. Location and Compensation Location: Hybrid role – 3 days in a Guardian office located in Bethlehem, PA or Pittsfield, MA and 2 days WFH. Salary Range: $59,110.00 - $88,660.00. The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. Benefits Explore our company benefits at Benefits apply to full‑time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Visa Sponsorship Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America