Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Standard is a company focused on making a difference in the lives of others through a customer-first approach and a commitment to operational excellence. The Senior Accountant role involves analyzing, preparing, and processing accounting transactions while ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting and compliance. This position also includes supporting technical accounting research and enhancing processes for continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, analyze, and support financial and regulatory reporting, including performing internal controls to mitigate risk
- Research and apply accounting guidance (U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and Statutory Accounting Principles) and assist in documenting technical conclusions and policies
- Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues, enhance processes, and drive proactive problem solving
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve or automate processes and strengthen controls
- Support ad hoc financial analyses, participate in projects, and develop broader industry and organizational knowledge
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required. Preferably in accounting, finance or related fields
- At least 1-3 years of experience in the preparation and interpretation of financial results, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience
- Ability to be available between the hours of 8AM-5PM PST
- Professional certification (CPA & CMA) or progress toward certification preferred
- Experience with Workday, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint preferred
Benefits
- A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- An annual incentive bonus plan
- Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
- A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
- An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
Company Overview
The Standard is a leading provider of workplace benefits including group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and vision insurance, group accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, paid family leave and absence management services, retirement plans services and individual annuities. It was founded in 1906, and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.standard.com.