At The Standard, you'll join a team focused on putting our customers first.
Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We're looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what's right – across the company and in our local communities.
We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.
Ready to reach your highest potential? Let's work together.
Job Summary
Assist in the completion of the internal auditing schedule by performing audit procedures under the direction of internal auditing staff and obtaining data and documentation needed to complete audit work. Provide complex administrative support to department, department manager and corporate officer.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist on audit reviews to determine compliance with company policy and procedures. Areas of review may include review of accounts payable documentation for compliance with company policy and proper authorization; review of loan or claim files to ensure documentation is complete; review of reconciliation records to ensure completeness and approval per company policy; and reviewing reports for evidence of review and approval, in support of internal audits or SOX testing.
Type, edit, and proofread letters, memos, reports, quarterly Board Audit Committee materials, other presentation materials, and correspondence. May prepare from rough draft. Material is frequently confidential in nature and audience is executive management and the Board of Directors. Receive and prioritize incoming correspondence and phone calls. Respond to inquiries, including responding to routine requests for materials and information. Maintain confidential department records and files. Make travel arrangements; prepare agendas and appointment schedules and special event planning and coordinating.
Prepare complex trends, status or other reports, drawing data from a variety of sources within and outside the department. Compile, coordinate and prepare required departmental reports. May assist in the formulation of department budget, tracking actual to planned expenses and report variances; coordinate budget results with management. May prepare and issue cost allocation and charge back information to Corporate Accounting.
May write, design, format, test and maintain department web site utilizing a variety of web-authoring, graphics and multi-media software applications.
Participate in special projects as assigned.
Skills and Background You'll Need
Education: Associate's degree with additional college coursework or Bachelor's degree. Business or Accounting coursework preferred.
Experience: 3 years of advanced administrative experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
Advanced knowledge of: MS Office Suite including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications; event/meeting agendas, scheduling and coordination; travel coordination; confidential records maintenance.
Professional certification required: None..
Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate
Driving Success - Takes action, initiates activity, pursues ambitious goals with persistence and shows resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
Improvement Mindset - Continually seeks new ways to apply digital and non-digital solutions to drive innovation, efficiency, effectiveness and transformation to create business/customer value.
Winning Together - Actively engages colleagues to achieve shared outcomes by developing trust, understanding diverse perspectives and pushing to examine and challenge ideas.
Why Join the Standard?
We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off
A supportive and responsive management approach
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid time off to volunteer
An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
Much more!
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Please note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.
Salary Range:
23.80 - 31.61
Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.
Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.
