IT Expense Analyst

American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s most trustworthy financial companies and best mid-sized employers. With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.

What’s in it for you?

American National supports a comfortable, diverse, and inclusive work environment, following a casual dress code and focus on healthy work-life balance. We understand that comprehensive benefits are important which is why we offer a generous package that includes: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, matching 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, health-wellness initiatives, and a volunteer program where employees are provided PTO for giving their time to a charity of choice, and referral bonuses! We also offer a comprehensive wellness program that includes onsite fitness centers and classes or discounted gym memberships, free health screenings, free flu shots, and more.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

This is entry-level position performs the day-to-day processing for CTS Financial Services. The IT expense analyst is responsible for working with various stakeholders and management within Corporate Technology Services and corporate finance/accounting groups to analyze and ensure the accuracy of CTS-related financial information and allocations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creates and enters journal entries.
• Reviews ledgers for the general ledger (GL) account and cost center accuracy.
• Records transactions by the posting date, company, general ledger account number, cost center, line of business, and state.
• Participates in the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing process.
• Analyzes and adjusts accruals and verifies appropriate allocation of expenses by company, general ledger account, and cost center.
• Assists in preparing monthly variance analyses for an assigned functional area.
• Performs reconciliation between CTS purchase order (PO) requisitions, PO receipts, vendor invoices, and accounts payable (AP) disbursements.
• Reconciles vendor accounts, receiving purchase order lines to release payment and working with AP for timely invoice processing.
• Budgets time to learn the IT financial management system, learning the applications and use of system codes, ABC costing methodology and IT cost model, ITFM allocation process, and the flow through SAP allocation process

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. Associate degree with additional work experience will be considered.
• One to two years of experience.
• General understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is required

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• The position is physically comfortable; essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting and temperature; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

PREFERENCES:

• Experience with SAP is a plus

Hiring Practices

The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

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American National is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.