Accounting Consultant II, New York

Accounting Consultant II

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.Job Description

Make an impact through insightful financial reporting&analysis. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented accounting consultant ii to join our team. In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting complex accounting processes, and ensuring the integrity of financial results across multiple entities. This is more than a traditional accounting role—you'll gain broad exposure across business units and finance functions, work on dynamic, high-impact projects, and develop a deeper understanding of how financial statements interconnect across a complex organization.What You'll Do

As an accounting consultant ii, you will own and execute critical day-to-day accounting and reporting activities, while also contributing to process improvements and cross-functional initiatives. Core Responsibilities

Prepare and support financial statements (gaap and statutory), including related schedules and disclosures Perform financial consolidations, ensuring accuracy and proper elimination of intercompany transactions Maintain and analyze general ledger activity, ensuring transactions are recorded appropriatelyPrepare journal entries, account analyses, and variance explanations to support the monthly close Execute and review account reconciliations, including those involving complex accounting processes Validate system functionality and ensure accounting rules and processes operate correctly Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and provide actionable insightsCollaborate cross-functionally with multiple finance teams and business units Contribute to and lead process improvement and transformation initiatives What You Bring

Required Cpa or cpa-eligible (actively pursuing or completed educational requirements) Experience with financial reporting and general ledger accounting Strong understanding of how financial statements are constructed and interrelated Knowledge of accounting principles and transaction flows Ability to work independently while managing multiple prioritiesPreferred 2+ years of relevant accounting experience Consolidations experience in a multi-entity environment Experience working in a complex or large-scale organization Why Join This Team?

Broad exposure: Work across a wide range of business units and finance functions, gaining visibility into how different areas of the organization operate Variety&growth: This is a highly dynamic role with opportunities to contribute to multiple projects, initiatives, and process improvements Skill building: Deepen your understanding of financial reporting, consolidations, and accounting processes in a complex environment Collaborative environment: Partner with experienced professionals across finance, accounting, and operationsWhat Success Looks Like

Demonstrate a strong command of financial statement relationships and accounting flows Ensure accurate and timely reporting across multiple entities Proactively identify issues and improvement opportunities Effectively collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality financial insights Technology Requirements

Allstate provides a full technology setup including laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard and mouse. Employees working from home receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement. A dedicated, private workspace is required. Reliable internet is required with minimum speeds of 50 mb download and 5 mb upload.If you're looking for a role that combines technical accounting, analytical thinking, and cross-functional exposure, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career and make a meaningful impact.