Specialist, Accounting Process Improvement

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Date: May 5, 2025

Primary Location: Fort Wayne, IN, US

Company: Lincoln Financial

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

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid Preferred : Preferred employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 74529

The Role at a Glance

This position will perform and deliver on routine assignments/projects while simultaneously leveraging and applying accounting knowledge. They will analyze accounting transactions to resolve processing issues and ensure compliance with internal controls. They will participate in projects related to the accounting systems in which there are impacts to financial controls.

What you'll be doing

Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends for suspense reconciliation, assesses the impact, and collaborates with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.
Promotes and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives.
Identifies, communicates, and implements process improvements that reduce workloads or improve quality for accounting controls.
Conducts analysis to resolve business and processing issues and provides problem-solving production support to internal stakeholders.
Analyzes accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with internal controls and SOX.
Monitors Managed Service Provider (MSP) activity and provides direction as necessary to ensure journal entries to the general ledger are accurate and on-time.
Identifies when accounting and/or general ledger corrections are necessary and explains root cause to internal business partners and/or MSP.
Provides technical accounting system support to business partners, including creating adhoc reports, business security accesses, business continuity and disaster recovery planning & coordination.
Participates in modifying existing and/or developing new workflows which reflect changes resulting from new system or business processes.
Assesses impact and recommends solutions to resolve issues related to major new accounting initiatives and system mergers and consolidations.
Participates in prioritization meetings and provides prioritization recommendations for the implementation of system enhancements.
Tests product releases in assigned systems for all product lines.
Liaises between Operational Areas and Finance Departments to capture business needs and acquire data to minimize gaps in project requirements.
May participate in the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documenting and testing process.
Identifies process inefficiencies and makes recommendations to business unit accounting departments to streamline the workflow, reduce unit cost, and enhance service.

What we’re looking for

Must-Haves

1-3+ Years experience in accounting or operations that directly aligned to the specific responsibilities for this role
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Analytical skills and close attention to detail is necessary
Ability to adapt quickly in a changing work environment

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through June, 30, 2025, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

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 $53,500 - $96,300 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 a diverse and 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.

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at fraudhotline@lfg.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

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 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 (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, Veteran status, or genetic information. 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.

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