IT Expense Analyst II

Job Posting

American National is looking for IT Expense Analysts/Financial Analysts to work with the Corporate Technology Services (CTS) Finance team to plan, organize, and coordinate the development and implementation of financial operations, processes, policies and procedures in accordance with the company's policies and procedures. You will aid in the financial, budgetary, forecasting, and accounting operations for CTS.

What Will You Do?

• Handle day-to-day tasks of high complexity in assigned area(s), which may include planning, budgeting, tracking, reporting, and forecasting.
• Analyze and identify expense inconsistencies, variances, and trends in their assigned area(s).
• Maintain and enhance all primary, supplemental, and related documents, spreadsheets, databases, folders, and systems for their assigned areas(s).
• Provide accounting guidance, cost center or general ledger account assistance to the Budget & Expense Team.
• Manage, assess and address inquiries regarding invoicing or purchase orders to all business areas and vendors with CTS-related expenses.
• Collaborate with project managers on plans related to expenses associated with CTS resource allocations.
• Review hardware/software analysis and Asset Under Construction (AUC) monthly reporting of Fixed Assets.
• Areas of assignment could include one or more of the following: Contract renewals, expense reporting and budget variance analysis, project management, charge allocations, fixed assets, and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Four to six years of experience in financial analysis.
• Experience with SAP, BPC (SAP's Excel add-on) and an in-depth understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Proficiency in Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience with Power BI.
• High attention to detail is required in all aspects to ensure proper allocation of IT spend to the general ledger.
• Proven time management skills are required.

American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.

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. 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.

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. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.

American National's recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team.

American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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