Sr Level Statutory Accountant Annuities

Our client in the insurance space is looking for a strong statutory accountant with experience in annuities to join their team and be the conduit between the parent company and the $6B annuity business. This position is fully remote and averages around 37.5 hours a week. 

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this role successfully, the employee must be able to carry out each essential function effectively. The qualifications listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Act as the primary liaison between the Company and its reinsurance partners.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of all reinsurance agreements, including treaty structures and their financial implications.
• Assist with the accounting, reconciliation, and reporting of reinsurance activity.
• Support the preparation of reinsurance-related disclosures in accordance with statutory reporting requirements.
• Monitor reinsurance settlements to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and assist in completing statutory financial statements (“blanks”) in compliance with NAIC guidelines.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual statutory filings.
• Provide accounting and reporting support under both statutory accounting principles (SAP) and U.S. GAAP.
• Help ensure compliance with state insurance regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to statutory reporting.
• Oversee the Company’s investment manager to ensure adherence to established guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Support statutory and U.S. GAAP accounting and reporting for investments across multiple asset classes (e.g., fixed income, equities, structured products, and alternative investments).
• Prepare investment-related schedules and disclosures for statutory reporting.
• Reconcile investment transactions and coordinate with custodians and external managers.
• Assist with investment valuation reviews and impairment analyses.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience with statutory accounting is required.
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounting principles (SAP) and U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.