Senior Accountant Job Listing at American International Group in Wilmington (downtown), DE

Aerospace / Defense, Financial Services

Senior Accountant
Job ID #: 57452 Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: DE-Wilmington (downtown) Education Preferred: Bachelors Degree (or equivalent)
Business Unit: Relocation Provided: No
Functional Area: Travel Percentage:

Position Description
-Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts.
-Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with acepted policies and procedures.
-Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
-Prepare financial management reports.
-Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
-Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.
-Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
-Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities.
-Monitor and support taxation issues.
-Develop and maintain financial databases.
-Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process.
-Ensure accurate and appropraite recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
-Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends.
-Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.

Position Requirements
-BA of accounting
-CPA a plus
Big Four Experience a plus
Working knoweldge of:
-accepted accounting practices and principle
-economic principles.
-financial metrics
-banking products and their accounting treatment, including investments, loans, and deposits.
-cash flow modeling and statement preparation.
-auditing practices and principles.
-applicable laws, codes and regulations.
-related computer applications.

-3-5 years experience in support and use of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation, and financial modeling development and maintenance.
-A minimum of 3 years of Banking or transferrable financial services industry experience.
-SAP knowledge a plus

-attention to detail and accuracy
-excellent Excel and database skills
ability to develop and maintain financial models
planning and organizing
strong communiation skills
information and task monitoring
problem analysis
judgment and problem-solving
ability to work independently

About Us
American International Group, Inc. (AIG), a world leader in insurance and financial services, is the leading international insurance organization with operations in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions. AIG companies serve commercial, institutional and individual customers through the most extensive worldwide property-casualty and life insurance networks of any insurer. In addition, AIG companies are leading providers of retirement services, financial services and asset management around the world. AIG's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, as well as the stock exchanges in Ireland and Tokyo.

AIG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.