Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting US GAAP | Big 4 Public Accounting Experience Preferred | CPA Required | Hybrid - Raleigh, NC Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting to join its Controllership team. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting within a regulated environment. This opportunity is well suited for candidates with a strong public accounting background (Big 4 or national/regional firms preferred) who are looking to transition into an in-house financial reporting role with continued exposure to technical accounting and regulatory matters. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and file financial statements in compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks, including GAAP, statutory accounting, and state insurance department requirements Reconcile statutory and GAAP financial statements to internal management reporting Prepare journal entries and perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations with clear, well-documented support Monitor updates to accounting standards and regulatory guidance and assist with implementation as needed Coordinate with external auditors during financial statement audits and regulatory examinations, ensuring timely completion and resolution of audit items Collaborate with internal audit on control testing and compliance activities throughout the year Maintain and support internal control processes to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting Analyze financial results to identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve reporting efficiency Provide technical accounting support to cross-functional teams as business needs arise Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business , or a related field CPA required 3-4+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience, preferably from Big 4 or other public accounting firms Prior experience in insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries highly preferred Familiarity with insurance accounting and statutory reporting is a plus Strong technical accounting foundation, ideally gained through public accounting experience Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracyAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, with respect for diverse viewpoints #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco by Highspring