Accounting Analyst I-Finance Ops (Hybrid to Woodland Hills, CA)

We are Farmers – where ambition meets opportunity. At Farmers, we’re not just known for unforgettable jingle – we’re a team with a passion for purpose and making a real difference in people’s lives. We deliver peace of mind when it matters most. Our results-driven, high-performance culture thrives on creativity, accountability and bold solutions. Here, growth isn’t just a goal – it’s a way of life for both the organization and every individual on our team. We tackle challenges head-on, learn from every experience and measure our impact on the customers who trust us. Join an award-winning, equal opportunity employer, where you’ll find more than a job – you’ll find a supportive community. Enjoy competitive benefits, take part in meaningful volunteer projects, and help shape the future alongside talented colleagues across all backgrounds. At Farmers, helping others is at the heart of what we do. Ready to make your mark? Discover our vibrant culture and explore career opportunities at Connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and let’s build something incredible together! Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid ) Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.Job Summary Contributes to the operational excellence of Finance Operations by providing business application expertise during the analysis, design, construction, and testing phases of a system development life cycle. Disseminates best practices, provides technical assistance and completes special projects as requested.Essential Job Functions Analyzes business requirements and system enhancements, executes testing, validation, and monthly reconciliation activities during the folio commission payment cycle, and collaborates with business and IT teams to support accurate financial processing, defect resolution, and continuous process improvement. Assists in the planning, testing, and implementation of new applications, systems, and procedures. Prepares analysis, design, and validation documentation. Aids applications developers and systems programmers in running jobs to test programs and debugs issues. Writes detailed test casesfor moderate to complex projects within agile methodology, supporting fast-paced sprint cycles and aggressive timelines based on requirements outlined in technical documents. Records and executes moderate to complex test scenarios, comparing actual results with expected results, and analyzes any discrepancies that occur. Identifies, documents, and tracks all system or application defects, providing complete details and attaching documents relevant to defect resolution. Retests duplicate scenario once programming changes have been completed. Participates in the creation of user training materials. Provides technical support to business units and personnel on existing and new systems as well as system enhancements. Interacts as necessary with developers, technicians, vendors, customers, and management on Customer and Computing Services issues. Communicates testing progress, implementation status, risks, dependencies, and business impacts to management and cross-functional teams; demonstrates system changes and testing outcomes during PI Planning, System Demos, and related Agile events to support informed decision-making, stakeholder alignment, and successful delivery of enhancements. Performs post deployment shakeout verification. Develops, maintains, and enhances Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process documentation, forms, and work instructions by analyzing existing processes, implementing improvements, and creating or revising documentation to support accounting operations, testing activities, compliance requirements, and knowledge transfer initiatives. Provides feedback and validates functional testing standards, cap projects, and process improvements, including testing automation. Peer reviews test plans prepared by functional testers or other business partners. Performs other functions and projects as assigned. Continues to build subject matter expertise and personal skill set by participating in in-house or outside insurance / industry related courses / seminars as deemed necessary to expand product / system knowledge. Promotes safety at all times and complies with safety/ergonomic standards as outlined in relevant company published manuals. Experience Requirements External candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of prior Accounting or Finance experience. The same time-on-job requirement is preferred for internal candidates. Prior experience in system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), is preferred. Education Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting, Finance or related field. Physical Environment Required job duties are normally performed in a climate- controlled office environment.Benefits Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.o CA Only: $70,304 - $110,000o CO Only: $60,750 - $95,150 o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $60,750 - $101,750o MA Only: $60,750 - $101,750 o MD Only: $60,750 - $101,750o DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $62,353 - $110,000 o Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $64,875 - $95,150 o WA Only: $80,168 - $115,625 Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance) 401(k) Medical Dental Vision Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Tuition Assistance For more information, review “What we offer” on Job Location(s): US - CA - WdlndHills-6301, US - CA - WdlndHills-6303, US - CA - Woodland Hills Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly. Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws. Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Spokane, WA only: Residents who prefer not to provide their address click here to submit your resume via email: View email address on click.appcast.io