Supervisor General Accounting

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead - our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It's a big ask, but it's one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate - pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it's the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. It's a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future - including your own.

We're actively seeking a talented Supervisor, General Accounting to join our team in Newport Beach, CA.

As a Supervisor, General Accounting you'll play a key role in Pacific Life's growth and long-term success. Your responsibilities will include the following: perform first-level review on reconciliations, resolve discrepancies in the daily transactional matching as needed, and optimize processes across the enterprise to improve operational efficiencies.

How you'll help move us forward:

Develop and lead staff members in the daily suspense/transactional matching and bank reconciliation processes. Ensure that operational functions (checks, wires, bank reconciliation, suspense reconciliation) are completed timely and accurately. Responsible for tracking daily/weekly status of outstanding items, to include reporting to management items aged over 90 days, and high dollar amounts still outstanding. Assist in the preparation of the aging report for all aged balances for Reconciliation COE management review. Escalate to management any issues with risk of financial exposure and make recommendations to management to mitigate risk.

Manage the governance process for the enterprise reconciliation tool; Account Reconciliation Cloud Service (ARCS), to include but not limited to working with various teams across the enterprise to update reconciliation profiles, standardize reconciliation templates and document policies and procedures for the use of ARCS.

• Interface with Corporate and Divisional Accounting Teams, Treasury, the Tax department and various Operational teams, who sit within the Divisions, responsible for processing and/or recording transactions to the general ledger.

• Collaborate with the Investment Operations team responsible for the daily transaction matching for the investment custody teams

• Maintain effective internal controls and report any issues as discovered.

• Be innovative in leading process improvements

• Provide audit support to external auditors

The experience you bring:

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience in accounting or a related field; or, (5) years professional accounting experience

• Previous Supervisory experience

• PeopleSoft, Frontier, ARCS

• Team player, initiative, ability to take on tasks with minimal guidance, communication

• Ability to innovate and leverage technology for efficiencies and enhanced analytics

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities under tight time frames

• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong technical, analytical and problem solving skills

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and communication (written and verbal) skills and the ability to collaborate with others to effectively solve problems

What makes you stand out:

• Demonstrated Leadership experience

• Strong communication skills

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You can be who you are.

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Benefits start Day 1.

Your wellbeing is important. We're committed to providing flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.

* Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
* Generous paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
* Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
* Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.