Accountant - Insurance Operations-2

Posted: 04/26/2026

Accounting

NOTE: This job was posted to the West Des Moines Chamber Job Board by one of our member businesses and is not a job available at the West Des Moines Chamber.

About The Job

We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

Purpose

The Insurance Operations Accountant role provides daily support and administration of the organizations accounting functions as well as performs accounting tasks such as reconciliations, journal entries, data analysis and financial reporting. Insurance Operations Accountants play an integral role, ensuring accounting controls are in place for operational activity.

Accountabilities

Conducts review of tax withholding activity and policy accounting, providing approvals, identifying discrepancies and taking vital steps to resolve in a timely manner.

Prepares and approves daily tax withholding payments.

Prepares ledger account reconciliations, manual accounting journal entries, conducts reconciliation review and certification approver duties.

Serves as a content or technical resource and possesses key business understanding across other business divisions.

Assists in project initiatives or is assigned to lead specific projects or tasks.

Qualifications And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required; or an equivalent combination of education and applicable experience required. Military experience will be considered in lieu of formal degree.

3+ years of professional experience in financial services field, with minimum of 1+ years of applicable professional accounting experience required.

Policy Accounting And Monthly Reconciliation Experience Preferred.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to influence others and communicate across all areas of the Company.

Ability to apply independent judgment to make decisions, prioritize, and work effectively on multiple initiatives concurrently.

Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene.

Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans.

Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Accountant - Insurance Operations-2

Athene

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