Sr SEC Reporting Accountant

Salary Range: $72,000 - $167,000

Job Posting End Date: February 5, 2025

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Worker Designation – This role is hybrid. This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership. 

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and ability to interpret and apply GAAP and SEC guidance, with an emphasis on insurance accounting

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Workiva, SAP and/or similar accounting/financial reporting software

• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), with an emphasis on insurance accounting

• Strong knowledge of and experience in XBRL tagging and XBRL taxonomy

• Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience performing financial analysis, reporting, and/or process improvement

• Demonstrated competencies in the areas of consulting, change management, quality and project management and continuous improvement

• Excellent presentation, oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with Aflac's senior management, and internal and external business contacts

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency using Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting or a related discipline
• Six years of professional, job-related work experience in SEC reporting or related accounting/reporting
• Experience managing projects or implementation of continuous improvement initiatives

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Education & Experience Preferred

• Master's Degree In Accounting or MBA
• CPA, CMA, CFA ,or other relevant certification

Travel

Less than or equal to 10%

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, which include the quarterly Form 10-Qs, annual Form 10-K, annual Form 11-K, Form 8-Ks and related XBRL data tagging, and other reports as needed; prepares financial reports for filings with other regulatory bodies as needed.

• Executes Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and ensures controls are operating effectively and SOX documentation is maintained and updated timely.

• Monitors, interprets, and analyzes the regulatory environment and emerging regulations and issues affecting accounting standards, including those developed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF), and all other relevant governing bodies.

• Leads or participates on project teams for new standard implementations, ensuring all reporting requirements are satisfied in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or other relevant standards.

• Acts in a senior capacity delegating assignments to, reviewing and approving the work of, and providing advice and direction to junior team members.

• Leads or participates on project teams or committees assisting with the development, planning and implementation of strategic long-range and short-range goals, objectives and continuous improvement.

• Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with business partners as their key point of contact in certain areas.

• Works with SEC Reporting leadership in tracking the progress made on departmental goals.

• Maintains and ensures a continuous improvement culture by developing and tracking KPIs with the team, as well as driving the effectiveness of daily huddle meetings.

• Performs other related duties as required

Total Rewards

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. The salary range for this position is $72,000 to $167,000.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock.  On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1 hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.