Accounting Specialist

Primary Location: Fort Wayne, IN, US

Alternate Locations: Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

The Role at a Glance

In this role, you will provide critical accounting system and operational support by analyzing transactions, resolving complex processing issues, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of general ledger activity. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders and Managed Service Providers to support system enhancements, compliance with SOX requirements, and evolving business processes. Through analysis, process improvement, and collaboration, you will help drive efficient, well‑controlled accounting operations.

What you'll be doing

•    Conducting analysis to resolve business and processing issues and providing problem-solving production support to internal stakeholders.
•    Analyzing accounting transactions and ensuring the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with internal controls and SOX.
•    Monitoring Managed Service Provider (MSP) activity and providing direction as necessary to ensure journal entries to the general ledger are accurate and on-time.
•    Identifying when accounting and/or general ledger corrections are necessary and explaining root cause to internal business partners and/or MSP.
•    Providing technical accounting system support to business partners, including creating adhoc reports, business security accesses, business continuity and disaster recovery planning & coordination.
•    Participating in modifying existing and/or developing new workflows which reflect changes resulting from a new system or business processes.
•    Assessing impact and recommending solutions to resolve issues related to major new accounting initiatives and system mergers and consolidations.
•    Analyzing and resolving problems with user access and/or data issues for users of the accounting system/platform.
•    Participating in prioritization meetings and providing prioritization recommendations for the implementation of system enhancements.
•    Conducting working sessions with business partners and MSP partners to solve complex issues. 
•    May be participating in the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documenting and testing process.
•    Participating in projects related to the applications/processes.
•    Identifying process inefficiencies and making recommendations to business unit accounting departments to streamline the workflow, reduce unit cost, and enhance service.

What we’re looking for

•    4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) (Minimum Required)
•    1 - 3+ Years of experience in accounting that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position. (Required)
•    Ability to work with others in a team environment. 
•    Demonstrated solid relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. management, peers and colleagues).  
•    Demonstrates excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail.  
•    Demonstrates solid project management skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines. 
•    Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative style.  
•    Demonstrates the ability to use sound judgment and discretion regarding confidential information. 
•    Finds common ground and can gain collaboration among management, colleagues and peers; can influence outcomes without directing or commanding. 
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote,etc.). 

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. 

What’s in it for you:

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes

• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

• PTO/parental leave

• Competitive 401K and employee benefits

• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

• Tuition assistance program

• Work arrangements that work for you

• Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $55,700 - $100,200 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees.  In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual.  Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. 

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach. 

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice. 

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

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Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy.  An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.