Corporate Accounting Specialist

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Date: Dec 9, 2025

Primary Location: Greensboro, NC, US

Company: Lincoln Financial

Alternate Locations: Work from Home

Work Arrangement:

Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #: 75532

The Role at a Glance

We are excited to bring on a Corporate Account Specialist to join our Corporate Accounting business in a work from home environment.

Background Details
As a Corporate Accounting Specialist, you will be responsible for performing monthly and quarterly accounting processes and preparation of related deliverables. This includes journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, process improvements and research as needed. You will prepare, record, analyze and report standard accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles. You will be expected to perform and deliver on routine assignments while simultaneously working on ad hoc projects leveraging and applying knowledge for your assigned area(s) of accounting responsibility. In this role, you will also be expected to execute process improvements as identified and be able to work with minimal supervision. If this sounds like a role for you, please read on!

What you'll be doing

You will prepare, record, analyze, and report accounting transactions and ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles, and compliance with internal controls and SOX.
You will perform standard accounting activities, including preparing, classifying, recording, maintaining, and reconciling the General Ledger accounts, sub-ledgers and subsystems in compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.
You will record and maintain records to support monthly and quarterly accruals, prepaids and other accounting entries as necessary and analyze monthly expenses for variances.
You will supervise and review integrated team members work through review and posting of journal entries, review of reconciliations, and all other areas of assigned responsibilities.
You will determine classifications and record financial transactions applying accounting technique, standard practices and accepted accounting policies and principles.
You will work with management and other internal team members on fixed asset capitalization activities to ensure assets and depreciation are completely and accurately recorded in the General Ledger.
You will work with business partners across the Company to implement accounting solutions to maintain budgetary compliance.
You will identify, research and resolve discrepancies or out-of-balance situations amongst assigned General Ledger Accounts.
You will maintain a thorough understanding of the business operations, financial reporting and the General Ledger structure.
You will assist with the preparation of quarterly and year-end work papers to support the Company's reporting requirements and provide internal and external audit support as needed.
You will provide ad hoc analysis in support of management
You will identify and communicate process improvements that reduce workloads or improve quality. You will promote and enhance organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives for your area.

What we’re looking for

4 Year/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor’s).
2+ Years of experience in accounting that directly aligns to the responsibilities of this position.
CPA strongly preferred but not required.
Ability to understand and apply accounting principles such as accrual basis of accounting including accruals and prepaids and depreciation and amortization concepts.
Ability to work in a dynamic and ever-changing environment.
Demonstrates a sense of urgency with the ability to work independently, multitask and meet deadlines.
Thinks critically with excellent analytical, interpretive and problem-solving skills.
Ability to make suggestions for improvement, learn new skills, procedures and processes.
Remains current in profession and industry trends.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through January 5, 2026, 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 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.

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 ("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.

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