Accounting Analyst
US-IL-Bloomington
Careers (External)
Req #: 43761
Type: Regular Full Time
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Overview: Being good neighbors - helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place - is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good! Responsibilities: Financial & Regulatory Reporting is seeking a driven professional to join our team! As an Accounting Analyst in Financial Operations, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape and support decision-making throughout the enterprise through insightful financial analysis and reporting. You'll serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to executive leadership, collaborating with various teams across State Farm to drive key enterprise priorities. Your work will help advance State Farm's mission, allowing us to better serve our customers in new and impactful ways. As an Accounting Analyst, your key responsibilities could include (but are not limited to): * Preparing and supporting monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports for Property & Casualty, Life, Investment Management/Brokerage and other affiliates. * Researching accounting guidance and appropriately applying to our financial reporting. * Maintaining proper operation of internal controls. * Delivering timely financial analysis and explaining complex topics clearly to help the audience make informed decisions. * Collaborating across Financial Operations and the Enterprise to develop ad hoc and routine analysis to enable informed decision-making. This includes analysis of results, proactive identification of trends, and impact analysis on changes affecting trends. * Serving as a strategic thought partner for leadership and business areas and offering insights on Enterprise financial and growth results. * Representing Financial Operations on projects and initiatives across the Enterprise. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance * CPA designation preferred * Understanding of core accounting principles and financial statements * Broad business and financial acumen * Strong analytical skills and attention to detail * Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to work with all levels of leadership * Learning agility and adaptability to work across multiple teams * A high degree of internal motivation, initiative, and curiosity * Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines * Ability to lead and/or represent Financial Operations on projects and initiatives * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including utilization of advanced formulas and report automation technique * Insurance and/or financial services experience preferred Hybrid Work Location: Bloomington, IL-Corporate * Hybrid Work arrangement: A "Hybrid" position means selected candidates will be assigned to a facility and will spend some time working both in the office and from their home. Work arrangements could change over time based on business need. Starting in the fall of 2026, hybrid employees will be in-office 35% of the time (7-8 days per month). By the end of 2027, Hybrid employees will be in-office at least 50% of the time (10-11 days per month). *****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****
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