Accounting Consultant I

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 We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Accounting Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting fundamentals, hands-on experience in financial transactions and account payable processes, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Process and record accounting transactions accurately and timely. • Prepare and maintain journal entries, reconciliations, and financial records. • Manage Accounts Payable activities, including invoice processing and vendor payments. • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and financial controls. • Support month-end and year-end closing activities. • Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and queries. • Collaborate with internal teams and external customers regarding accounting-related matters. • Maintain accurate documentation and records for audit purposes. • Assisting with reviewing claim and inventory data files with inputs from third party vendors to prepare payment amounts and initiate the payment process • Assisting with preparation balance sheet reconciliations of inventory, claims paid and other insurance recoveries • Monthly reconciliations to supplier statements • Provide support for additional ad-hoc accounting duties to help the Finance team workload. • Documentation, implementation and monitoring of accounting treatments and financial controls.   Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. • 2-5 years of relevant experience in Accounting and Finance operations. • Strong understanding of accounting principles, accounting entries, and financial processes. • Hands-on experience in Accounts Payable functions. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with customers and stakeholders. • Bookkeeping experience • Experience of working with multi currencies, multiple suppliers and people across a complex business desirable • SAP, GRID or relevant ERP software experience desirable   Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with SAP S/4HANA is highly desirable/advantage. • Exposure to ERP systems and financial reporting tools. • Experience in a shared services or global business environment is an added advantage.   Key Skills • Accounting Fundamentals • Journal Entries • Accounts Payable • Financial Reconciliations • SAP S/4HANA (Preferred) • Customer/Stakeholder Communication • Attention to Detail • Problem Solving • Attention to detail • Accurate data entry skills • Proficient in Excel • Self-motivated • Quick to learn • Efficient • Able to work under pressure and in a fast-moving environment Primary Skills Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Preparation of Financial Reports Shift Time Shift B (India) Recruiter Info About Allstate Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful