Senior Accountant - Treasury Reporting

## Senior Accountant - Treasury Reporting Apply remote type:
Hybrid locations:
Cincinnati, OH (USA) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R9176
** Be Here. Be Great.
** Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant is responsible for executing monthly and quarterly journal entries and supporting critical accounting functions, including fixed assets, payment request review, and cash accounting and reconciliations. This role will actively contribute to Treasury transformation initiatives within Workday, driving process enhancements, and improved reporting capabilities. The position operates in a high-impact environment, requiring effective cross-functional collaboration and providing regular exposure to senior leadership.

Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on‐site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in‐office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs.
** Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
*** Manages fixed asset accounting processes, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and transfers, in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
* Reviews and approves capital expenditure requests for proper classification (capital vs. expense) and alignment with accounting policy.
* Executes month-end close activities for fixed assets, including preparation of journal entries, maintenance of supporting schedules, and delivery of required reporting, including quarterly PP&E roll forward and audit documentation.
* Takes on an essential role in implementing a new invoicing process, identifying opportunities to scale adoption and proactively resolving implementation challenges.
* Reviews and approves payment requests in Workday, evaluating transactions for proper accounting treatment, including identifying prepaid expenses and creating schedules in Workday to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Maintains and reconciles cash accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
* Performs ad-hoc financial analysis to support management decision-making and identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
* Supports internal control improvements and ensures adherence to company policies and procedures.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
** Job Requirements
*** Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
* A minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
* Completion of or continuing progress toward a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
* Insurance accounting experience preferred.
* Experience with Workday desired.
* Excellent knowledge of Excel and other MS Office suite products.
* Experience successfully evaluating and adopting AI solutions to enhance productivity, strengthen controls, and support data-driven decision-making preferred.
** Scope of Job/

Qualifications:

*** Demonstrates technical knowledge across various accounting principles and practices.
* Works on assignments of moderate to higher technical and logistical complexity.
* Demonstrates a proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to identify root causes and implement effective resolutions.
* Exhibits a continuous improvement focus, actively identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance controls, and increase efficiency across accounting and reporting activities.
* Able to challenge existing processes constructively and lead or support process improvement initiatives, including automation and standardization efforts.
* Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and across departments.
* Excellent project management skills and ability to execute initiatives while balancing day-to-day objectives
* Possess professional energy, poise, and self-confidence.
** Business Unit:
** Property & Casualty Finance
** Benefits:
** We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees . Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition…