Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting

Charlotte / Ballantyne, NC | Hybrid | $85k-$110k

We're working a growing life insurance platform focused on retirement and annuity solutions, on a Senior Accountant opportunity reporting directly to the Director of Finance.

This is a great opportunity for an insurance accountant who wants to take ownership across GAAP, STAT, financial reporting and statutory accounting, while gaining direct exposure to senior leadership in a growing business.

• Prepare US GAAP & Statutory financial statements
• Accounting for multiple life/health insurance entities
• Prepare journal entries and detailed balance sheet reconciliations
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting
• Assist with Blue Book / statutory reporting
• Support external audit and statutory examinations
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Analyse financial results, trends and variances
• Support process improvements and ad-hoc Finance projects
• Work directly with the wider Finance team

• 3+ years of US insurance accounting experience
• Life / annuity / health insurance industry experience strongly preferred
• Understanding of US GAAP + Statutory Accounting Principles
• Blue Book / statutory statement experience highly desirable
• Strong Excel / MS Office skills
• Experience with an ERP system
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• CPA or accounting qualification a plus

This is a great role for someone looking to move out of public accounting or for someone currently working with a life insurance firm.