Senior Accountant

Overview

• Contribute to financial reporting and accounting processes for insurance liabilities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Claims and Actuarial to provide timely financial insights and support.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts related to loss activity across various lines of business.
• Assist in developing internal schedules for loss triangles, development analyses, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support audit processes by providing necessary documentation and walkthroughs for loss accounting activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and regulatory filings as required.
• Engage in process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and workflow automation.
• Collaborate with IT to streamline and automate accounting processes for efficiency.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by management to support financial operations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare and record journal entries for loss activity across direct, ceded, and assumed lines of business.
• Reconcile loss-related general ledger accounts and prepare supporting schedules for monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Assist in developing and maintaining schedules for loss triangles and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing documentation and conducting walkthroughs.
• Collaborate with Claims and Actuarial teams for reserve analysis and consistency across departments.
• Contribute to financial statement preparation, including disclosures and regulatory filings.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and cross-functional collaboration.
• Work with IT to improve and automate accounting workflows and processes.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the finance team’s objectives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in public or corporate accounting; insurance industry experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency in US GAAP; knowledge of statutory accounting principles is a plus.
• Experience with general ledger management, journal entries, and financial close processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Sage Intacct preferred.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work with large datasets and perform accurate reconciliations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across departments and functions.