Senior Accountant

Overview

• Drive financial reporting and accounting processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate financial insights supporting strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and reconcile journal entries and general ledger accounts for diverse financial activities.
• Contribute to the development of internal schedules and statutory reporting requirements.
• Enhance audit readiness by providing documentation and conducting walkthroughs of financial processes.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, disclosures, and regulatory filings.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to optimize reporting accuracy and workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement automation solutions for accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare and record journal entries for financial transactions across multiple business lines.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and support monthly and quarterly financial close processes.
• Develop and maintain schedules for statutory reporting and compliance requirements.
• Assist in audit processes by providing necessary documentation and conducting reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for reserve analysis and financial consistency.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and regulatory disclosures.
• Engage in initiatives to improve reporting accuracy and enhance collaboration across departments.
• Work with IT teams to streamline and automate accounting workflows.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; 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 abilities.
• Ability to work with large datasets and perform accurate reconciliations.