What’s the secret to our success here at GEICO? It’s actually no secret at all; we simply find and invest in good people. GEICO’s corporate office in Chevy Chase, Maryland is seeking a current CPA to join us as an Accounting Manager for the GAAP/Investment team within the Controllers Department. The team is responsible for investment and GAAP reporting to Berkshire Hathaway as well as responsible for the preparation of the audited statements for GEICO’s benefit plans and philanthropic entities.

This position will require an in-office presence 2-3 times a week, and more often during certain months of the year.

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Managing and training a team of professional accountants

• Overseeing the monthly investment accounting process

• Reviewing financial statements

• Reviewing reconciliations

• Reviewing accruals

• Managing the audited financial statement process for various entities

• Interpreting new accounting pronouncements

• Proposing process improvements

Candidate qualifications:

• CPA license is required

• At least five (5) years of accounting experience, preferably preparing and reviewing financial statements for a large corporation.

• Public accounting and experience researching accounting pronouncements are both a plus. Background in investment accounting is preferred but not required

• Previous proven experience managing a team

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (vlookup, pivot table, VBA, queries, etc.)

• Detail oriented and highly analytical

• Excellent communication skills

• Previous experience with insurance accounting preferred

• Familiarity Workday Financials general ledger applications preferred

• Wings Annual Statement reporting software experience preferred

Benefits:

The safety of our associates is GEICO’s highest priority. If you are required to come into the office for licensing, training, or orientation, please note that we have implemented a variety of safety precautions within our offices. Additional safety precautions include no-contact temperature screening stations, added signage for associates on common-area occupancy limits, socially distanced workstations, and increased cleaning procedures for all areas.

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures
• Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

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