Financial Accountant OpportunityAs one of the leading writers of Federal Crop Insurance, AgriSompo North America combines industry experience, resources, capital and talent to deliver both traditional and innovative crop insurance and productivity tools to farmers, ranchers, insurers and agribusinesses in the United States. Our organization operates within a culture rooted in ethics, integrity and a belief that accountability, collaboration and agility are crucial to long-term success.AgriSompo North America is a part of AgriSompo, Sompo International's global agriculture platform. This platform is an integrated underwriting, technology and distribution platform delivering innovative insurance and reinsurance solutions to agriculture partners worldwide. Sompo International, AgriSompo's parent company, is a global organization driven by its core values, a carrier that holds promise, trust and the commitment to protect. Through operating subsidiaries, Sompo International writes agriculture, casualty and other specialty, professional lines, property, marine/energy and aviation lines of insurance and catastrophe, property, casualty, professional lines and specialty lines of reinsurance.As a leading provider of crop insurance and other agricultural risk management tools, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those whose contributions matter most: our people. AgriSompo North America has major offices in Lenexa, Kansas and Des Moines, Iowa as well as regional offices around the country. A shared commitment to integrity, accountability, collaboration and agility define our culture, and we strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders and maintain AgriSompo North America as a desirable place to work.Job DescriptionAre you looking for your next opportunity?
AgriSompo has a unique opportunity for a Financial Accountant to support our organization.As a Financial Accountant at AgriSompo, you'll help drive accurate, insightful financial reporting that supports the foundation of our business. You'll take ownership of preparing detailed schedules, maintaining well-organized financial records, and ensuring all company activity is accurately captured. This role also involves applying the appropriate accounting treatments and contributing to the overall integrity of our financial data.Location: This position will be based in our Lenexa, KS office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.Our business, your impact, our opportunity:What you'll be doing:Compile, analyze, and organize financial data, including transactions, costs, and expendituresPrepare and post journal entries in the general ledger for monthly and quarterly close cyclesMaintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and tie-outs to support reporting needsAssist the Controller with various projects and deliverables, including quarterly close presentationsSupport timely completion of monthly and quarterly financial close activitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate tasks and share informationCompile supporting documentation for internal and external auditsHelp maintain and improve internal controls to ensure compliance and accuracyProvide backup coverage for colleagues and cross-train others on key tasksContinuously evaluate existing processes to identify and implement efficiency improvementsContribute to the development of financial analytics to support reported resultsWhat you'll bring:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experienceMinimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experienceSolid understanding of GAAP; familiarity with IFRS and statutory accounting is a plusProficiency in Microsoft Excel and general MS Office applicationsExperience with accounting software; SAP knowledge is a plusStrong analytical, problem-solving, and math skillsHigh level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlinesStrong communication skills both verbal and writtenAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with shifting prioritiesSelf-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityPhysical Requirements & Work ConditionsSedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Ability to stand or sit constantly/continuously.Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.Visual: The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.Environmental ConditionsThe work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment. This position will require travel for meetings and trainings.CompensationActual compensation for this role will depend on several factors including the cost of living associated with your work location, your qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contributionPharmacy benefits with mail order optionsDental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and childrenVision benefitsHealth Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsCompany-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & childrenCompany-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributionsCompetitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidaysCompetitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance programEmployee Assistance ProgramTax-Free Commuter BenefitTuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefitsIn today's world, what do we stand for?Ethics and integrity are the foundation of delivering on our commitment to you. We believe that core values drive success, and that when relationships are held in the highest regard, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished.
At Sompo, our ring is more than a logo, it is a symbol of our promise. To learn more about life at Sompo, visit our website.Sompo is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone's unique contributions – we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age.