Staff Accountant, Insurance

JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant, InsuranceEMPLOYER: Sentinel Security Life Insurance CompanyDEPARTMENT: Finance REPORTS TO: Insurance Accounting ManagerLOCATION: Onsite in Des Moines, IAABOUT THE COMPANYSince 1948, families have counted on Sentinel Security Life Insurance Company during their time of need. The Company was originally established to provide families a way of funding funeral expenses and burial costs. Through our final expense life insurance product, we have been honored to provide peace of mind to families for well over half a century. Today, Sentinel offers a strong senior market portfolio including Life and Annuity products. We continue to develop new products while improving existing products and services to better protect our customers. Sentinel has a long history of financial strength and stability that has afforded us the opportunity to invest wisely in the growth of our company. Our strength lies not only in the quality of our insurance products, but also the level of service we provide to our policyholders, agents, and shareholders.ABOUT THE ROLESSL has an immediate opening for a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Insurance Accounting team. The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Insurance Accounting Manager and work closely with colleagues across the Finance team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong work ethic, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and a solid foundation in accounting practices and procedures. This is a great opportunity to develop technical skills in insurance accounting while contributing to a dynamic and collaborative environment.WHAT YOU WILL DO:Prepare and submit journal entries and assist with monthly general ledger reconciliations.Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for multiple insurance entities.Assist with review and preparation of multiple types of tax payments according to filing deadlines. Assist with quarterly and annual statutory filings.Assist with Unclaimed Property reporting and timely filingsAssist other departments to resolve bank items, positive pay exceptions, produce pay runs, and other outstanding items.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.WHAT YOU WILL NEED:Bachelors degree in accounting or related field 1-3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in insurance or financial servicesProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and attention to detail.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written forms.Ability to build relationships with diverse team members from across the organization.Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, opportunity-rich environment.BENEFITS:nnA-CAP works hard to create a positive and supportive environment. That's why we offer great benefits to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:nnntCompetitive salary/base payntEmployer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurancentPaid Life & AD&D Insurance (for employees and families)ntPaid Disability Insurance (STD + LTD)ntPaid Parental LeaventPaid Vacation and Sick LeaventPaid Holidays (13 scheduled in 2025)ntVoluntary Supplemental Insurance policiesntSafe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer matchntAnd other benefits and perks!nnn nnPOSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORKnnThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 40 hours weekly, or as otherwise arranged with the manager of the department.nn nnUS work authorization is required.nnWho We Are:

Created: 2025-10-09