The Standard

Accounting and Financial Analyst

The Standard$76K — $111K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Portland, OR
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 2+ years of experience in financial reporting and analysis or equivalent education.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with Workday preferred.
  • Professional certification preferred (CPA, CMA, or MBA).

Responsibilities

  • Record journal entries and perform monthly reconciliations for accurate financial reporting.
  • Compile and analyze financial results for management and regulatory reporting.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and improve financial processes.
  • Manage auditor requests and documentation for annual audits as primary liaison.
  • Research and implement accounting guidance and document technical conclusions.

Benefits

  • Rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with matching contributions.
  • Annual incentive bonus plan.
  • Generous paid time off including 11 holidays and 2 wellness days, increasing with tenure.
  • Supportive management approach with opportunities for career growth.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
  • Employee giving program that double matches donations to eligible nonprofits.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

This position is responsible for analyzing, preparing, and processing accounting transactions. Researches and applies accounting guidance, documents technical conclusions and policies, and supports financial statement preparation and management reporting. Serves as a key liaison between internal finance teams and external auditors during audits, ensuring timely and accurate coordination.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Record journal entries, perform monthly reconciliations, and support month-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting; execute internal controls to mitigate risk.
  • Compile, analyze, and communicate financial results for management and regulatory reporting; maintain effective reporting controls.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues, improve processes, and drive automation; support projects and perform ad hoc financial analysis.
  • Coordinate annual audits by managing auditor requests and gathering required documentation; act as primary liaison between auditors and finance.
  • Research and implement accounting guidance (U.S. GAAP, IFRS, Statutory Accounting Principles); document conclusions and serve as a technical accounting resource.


Skills and Background You'll Need
  • Education: Bachelor's degree required.
  • Experience: 2+ years of experience in financial results preparation and analysis, or equivalent education/experience.
    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
    • Experience with Workday preferred.
    • Professional certification preferred (CPA, CMA, or MBA).


Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate
  • Driving Success: Acts with urgency, pursues ambitious goals and shows resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
  • Adaptability: Sees possibilities in changing circumstances, accepts and understands change and alters behavior as necessary.
  • Improvement Mindset: Continually seeks new ways to create business/ customer value by identifying and implementing opportunities for improved efficiency, effectiveness and innovation.


Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
  • 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


In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.
  • Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.


The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range:
$76,250.00 - $111,500.00

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

About The Standard

The Standard is a financial services company that provides insurance, retirement, and investment products to individuals and businesses. The company's insurance products include life, disability, and dental insurance. The Standard also offers retirement plans, such as 401(k) and pension plans, and investment products, including mutual funds and annuities. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The Standard has over 3,000 employees and serves customers across the United States.
Learn more about The Standard
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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