Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting the company's insurance accounting operations, with responsibility for financial reporting, general ledger activities, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience within insurance or financial services accounting, strong technical accounting skills, and the ability to independently manage responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage key components of the monthly close process, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules.

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheet and income statement reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

• Maintain general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.

• Perform detailed account reconciliations and review supporting documentation for assigned accounts.

• Analyze financial activity and work cross-functionally to resolve accounting issues and improve reporting accuracy.

• Prepare and maintain accounting documentation to support internal controls and audit requirements.

• Assist with internal and external audits by providing schedules, explanations, and requested financial information.

• Review insurance-related reporting, including premium, claims, and reserve-related information, ensuring consistency with financial records.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to address reporting questions and provide financial insights.

• Support process improvement initiatives designed to enhance efficiency, reporting quality, and scalability.

• Assist with special projects and financial analysis as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• Prior experience within insurance, reinsurance, financial services, or a highly regulated industry preferred.

• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles.

• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting month-end close activities.

• Strong general ledger, reconciliation, and journal entry experience.

• Ability to analyze financial data and identify trends, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to various audiences.

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis.

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems preferred.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Self-motivated professional who can work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Compensation: $115,000
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.