Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

This is an in-office position located at the WoodmenLife Tower in downtown Omaha. WoodmenLife is looking for a Financial Accountant to join our team! We are currently searching for a Financial Accountant to promote effective investment accounting and reporting information by applying appropriate accounting and reporting principles and practices in partnership with internal and external customers to achieve the Organization's goals.

WoodmenLife is one of the best places to work in Omaha, with more than 135 years of service rooted in purpose and community. Since 1890, WoodmenLife has been dedicated to helping hardworking Americans secure their families' financial futures and leave a lasting legacy. As a purpose-driven, not-for-profit life insurance company, our commitment is to our members and the communities they call home.

As a member of the WoodmenLife family, you'll join others who share a commitment to family, community, and country. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and more. Apply today to learn more!

We are looking for someone to:

• Processes accounting and performs record keeping functions for all real estate, mortgage loan and other long-term assets in accordance with established procedures. This includes modal payments, disposals, maturities, acquisitions and capitalized improvements. Prepares monthly depreciation for all real estate records and maintains all records associated with that process. Pays all real estate taxes and ensures that properties have been adequately insured
• Serves as primary backup for the Financial Accountant, performing accounting and record keeping functions for securities (bonds, stocks, mutual funds, hybrid securities, derivatives) in accordance with established procedures. Reconciles related general ledger accounts with their investment administration system and performs other account analysis. Includes the ability to prepare the related exhibits and schedules for the statutory quarterly and annual statements, separate accounts statement and other internal financial reports in the absence of the Financial Accountant
• Prepares financial reporting exhibits and schedules for the statutory quarterly and annual statements
• Prepares mortgage and real estate related schedules for the organization's internal and external audits and examinations and drafts responses to questions regarding those schedules
• Reconciles a variety of general ledger accounts, real estate operating reports and invested asset activity, performs other analysis and reports on the same
• Processes morning Unit Value Trade transactions in accordance with established procedures and updates various variable annuity balance control sheets. Maintains and coordinates the morning trade calendar for appropriate staffing. Performs daily FTP upload of certain vital records of the Variable Annuity, subsidiaries and Foundation for business resumption purposes
• Prepares reports for certain state insurance departments, regulatory agencies, rating agencies or external users of the statutory quarterly and annual statements. Process includes analyzing product statistics (certificates in force, premium, claims, etc.) on a state-by-state basis, obtaining necessary signatures, notarized documents, preparing cover letters and ensuring compliance by the proscribed due dates. Also maintains an Access database that houses the state filing requirements
• Develops software testing procedures, documents and communicates them verbally and in writing
• Tests and implements general releases, enhancements and program corrections for PLM-Mortgages software. Communicates within the department, Investment Division and the application provider with respect to problem resolution.

We need someone who has:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or commensurate experience preferred
• Five years investment accounting and/or statutory accounting experience preferred
• Understanding of investment accounting and reporting principles and best practices for securities, mortgages and real estate, including mortgage participations and securitizations
• Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail
• Proficient use of MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint)
• Proficient use of PAM for Investments, PrecisionLM, PAM-Unit Value Trade and Lawson – Asset Manager investment administration and accounting systems
• Ability to quickly learn other software systems (Impromptu, TCP, UVT) and resolve problems that arise
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment where priorities can change frequently and deadlines are often under significant time pressure, while maintaining an effective approach
• Ability to work hours needed to achieve business results
• Ability to display strong customer service skills and effectively communicate clearly both verbally and in writing

WoodmenLife offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package. More information about our benefits can be found at

As part of WoodmenLife's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check (where required for position), Fingerprint check (where required for position), drug screen and reference checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing the above.

WoodmenLife is committed to excellence in diversity by creating an inclusive work environment that values and respects all individuals. We welcome and embrace associates, regardless of background and beliefs. WoodmenLife respects every associate's unique perspective and contribution. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values differences, and creates opportunities for growth, leadership and service. This commitment includes providing equal opportunity in recruitment, employment and promotion, training and community outreach. WoodmenLife is also dedicated to strengthening the communities in which its employees live.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED.

Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (WoodmenLife) is an equal opportunity employer.