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.