Accounting Specialist - Accounting Initiatives (Hybrid/Remote) at Prudential Ins Co of America

Posted in Finance 13 days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Newark, New Jersey





Job Description:

Job Classification:

Finance & Accounting - Finance & Accounting

At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions!

Are you a problem solver with analytical skills? USB Service - Accounting is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join the Accounting Initiatives Team. This team supports strategic corporate initiatives by working with various stakeholders and IT resources to ensure the accounting mapping/process/controls are appropriate and adequately tested. The team also works to optimize accounting processes for improved efficiency and controls.

The current EWA for this position is Fully Virtual. While this position does not require your on-site presence on a regular basis, depending on business preferences, there may be occasions where you are required to be on-site at a Prudential office.

What you can expect:


  • Provide accounting project support, such as those that include US Business product launches, product changes, regulation changes, changes to the Financial System Architecture, and requests from Corporate Finance & Treasury

  • Develop project plans, test scripts, conduct testing for various accounting projects

  • Partner with leaders throughout Financial Operations in support of internal projects

  • Provide guidance to Accounting Team for escalated issues or problem resolution as necessary

  • Gather data for both internal and external auditors

  • Identify process improvements and initiate projects to optimize current Accounting processes

  • Collaborate across the organization in Sprints, PI Planning, data gathering, and working sessions

  • Review and document business requirements, and functional & technical specifications related to Accounting

What you’ll need:


  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience

  • 4-5 years of operations or accounting experience

  • Ability to review and analyze accounting requirements, including the review of a BRD (Business Requirement Document)

  • Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Independently manage multiple projects with high attention to detail

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Collaborative and partnering skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment

  • Strong Microsoft Excel and Office Skills

It’d be a plus if you had:


  • Financial Services experience

  • Project management skills

Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

At Prudential, you can:

We equip and empower our employees to expand their skills and experience by using powerful learning, gigs, and job opportunities. We offer a suite of services including 1:1 Career advice, on demand resources and networking to propel your career forward.

We’re a global organization, full of outstandingly dedicated people who aren’t afraid to think differently, challenge the status quo and take sensible risks along the way. You will enjoy pushing boundaries as we build innovative technology that helps clients, customers and employees live their best lives. You will have access to leadership and learning opportunities and the resources needed to take your career in any direction. We will help you do your best work, offering flexibility, while delivering on our Purpose.

What we offer you:


  • Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave

  • Retirement plans:

  • 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)

  • Company-funded pension plan


  • Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs


  • Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.


  • Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.


  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

To find out more about our Total Reward package, see our Total Rewards Brochure. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

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Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $71,100.00 to $105,900.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates.

Note that this posting is intended for individual applicants. Search firms or agencies should email Staffing at staffingagencies@prudential.com for more information about doing business with Prudential.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, which may include an assessment, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.

Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation.  If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.





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