TIAA

Sr Accountant

TIAA • $59K — $105K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
  • 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience required
  • CPA certification preferred
  • Knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT)
  • Proficiency in MS Office and experience with Tableau & SmartView
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship management abilities

Responsibilities

  • Support design and maintenance of accounting flows within the FAH system
  • Participate in new system integrations and validate accounting requirements
  • Research and apply accounting guidance for reporting purposes
  • Lead setup of accounting configurations in FAH
  • Collaborate with IT to enhance accounting system functionality
  • Troubleshoot accounting system issues and support day-to-day operations
  • Provide support for internal and external audit activities

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Engagement in cross-functional collaboration
  • Involvement in corporate initiatives
  • Exposure to advanced accounting technologies and systems
Full Job Description
The Senior Accountant ensures compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transactions, etc.). With minimal oversight, this job reconciles the company's accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.). The Senior Accountant works closely with business and IT areas on ledger processing, and leads the Accounting team in updating, maintaining, and documenting new accounting guidance that impacts the company.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
  • Support the design, development, maintenance, and day-to-day activities of accounting flows within the FAH system, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions
  • Participate in new system integrations and/or corporate initiatives by providing business impact, supporting testing, and validation to ensure accounting requirements are properly reflected in the general ledger
  • Research and apply accounting guidance in coordination with Statutory and Management reporting areas
  • Lead the setup of accounting configurations in FAH and provides guidance to impacted teams (reconciliation) to facilitate smooth, compliant transitions
  • Partner with IT to support the development, enhancement, and testing of accounting system functionality, serving as a key liaison to ensure business and accounting requirements are accurately translated into technical solutions
  • Apply technical knowledge to troubleshoot accounting system issues, escalating complex matters as appropriate, while supporting day-to-day operations and project deliverables
  • Support areas within Accounting Operations to identify inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions in support of ad hoc requests and data needs as they arise
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage deliverables, enhance workflows, and ensure reporting requirements are met accurately and on time
  • Support internal and external audit activities by providing relevant documentation and transaction details


Educational Requirements
  • University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience
  • 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements
  • Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work


Career Level
7IC

Required Experience:
  • 3+ Years of Accounting, Analytical and Financial Statement and/or reconciliation experience required


Preferred Experience:
  • 5+ years of Accounting, Analytical and Financial Statement and/or reconciliation experience preferred
  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting
  • CPA
  • STAT Statutory Accounting Principles
  • Experience with MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as Tableau & SmartView
  • Analytical Thinking; business acumen; project coordination; risk analysis/analytics; Effective Communication skills.
  • Relationship management; adaptability; problem solving skills
  • Strong Attention to Detail


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Related Skills

Accountability, Accounting Standards, Adaptability, Business Acumen, Business Process Improvement, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance, Financial Acumen, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Inspires Others, Relationship Management, Risk Analysis/Analytics, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking

Anticipated Posting End Date:
2026-10-17

Base Pay Range: $59,800/yr - $105,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

About TIAA

TIAA is a financial services company that specializes in providing retirement plans, IRAs, mutual funds, and life insurance. The company is dedicated to helping those who teach, heal, and serve to achieve financial well-being. TIAA was founded in 1918 and headquartered in New York, United States.

TIAA Careers

Joining TIAA presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a team that prides itself on fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and leadership in the financial services industry. As a company deeply committed to the professional development and well-being of its employees, TIAA is where your career aspirations can take flight.

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