Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support critical accounting operations for a Financial Services organization in Omaha, Nebraska. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, interpreting complex accounting data, and delivering meaningful analysis to leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage reporting, compliance, and audit-related activities with precision.

Responsibilities:
• Reconcile financial records and evaluate accounting data to support accurate journal entries and general ledger activity.
• Review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Analyze results, identify patterns and variances, and prepare written summaries that explain financial trends and their impact on business performance.
• Investigate accounting issues, research appropriate resolutions, and recommend well-supported conclusions to management.
• Oversee the proper treatment of financial transactions and help ensure entries are recorded consistently and correctly.
• Support compliance with statutory accounting requirements, generally accepted accounting principles, and established company procedures by correcting discrepancies in reports and records.
• Prepare recurring monthly reports for leadership and contribute to broader departmental initiatives and special projects.
• Review and assist with premium tax filings, estimated payments, state assessments, guaranty association reporting, city taxes, and other regulatory surveys and fee submissions for related entities.
• Provide guidance and review the work of accounting staff to help maintain the quality and integrity of financial information.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve questions, assist with audits, and promote efficient flow of financial data across the department.• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Strong background in month-end close processes, including journal entries and general ledger support.
• Demonstrated experience with account reconciliations and bank reconciliations in a complex reporting environment.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and explain variances clearly.
• Working knowledge of statutory accounting, GAAP, and financial reporting controls.
• Experience supporting financial audits and responding to audit-related requests with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to research accounting questions independently and exercise sound judgment when resolving issues.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across accounting teams and management.