Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

A large insurance company is seeking a Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities in a complex, highly regulated environment. This role is responsible for preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and supporting schedules, while ensuring compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies. The Senior Accountant partners closely with finance, actuarial, claims, underwriting, and internal audit teams to ensure accurate reporting of insurance-related transactions and balances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries and account reconciliations
• Lead or support month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist with preparation of financial statements, management reports, and regulatory filings
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts, identifying and resolving variances
• Support accounting for premiums, claims, reserves, reinsurance, and other insurance-specific transactions
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, statutory accounting principles, and internal control requirements
• Assist with external audits, internal audits, and documentation requests
• Improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Mentor junior accounting staff and review work for accuracy and completeness

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within insurance or financial services
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with large ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced corporate environment