Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location:

Downtown-Chicago, IL Job Type: Full Time Remote Work:
Hybrid, Minimum 3 days in the office to promote collaboration and interaction with associates onsite. Salary Range: $73,000 - $100,000 Position Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the company's financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance activities. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, the timely completion of close processes, and the delivery of critical financial reporting, including Statutory Accounting (STAT) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) reporting. The Senior Accountant partners across the organization to support business objectives, maintain strong internal controls, ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, and drive continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

This position requires strong technical accounting expertise, sound business judgment, and a commitment to operational excellence in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including the preparation, analysis, reconciliation, and consolidation of financial information across multiple entities.

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, management reports, projections, and ad hoc analyses to support business operations, strategic decision-making, and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Ensure compliance with statutory accounting principles (STAT), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC regulations, National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) requirements, tax regulations, and internal financial policies and procedures.

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and governance processes, including compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and support of internal and external audit activities.

• Research, analyze, and resolve complex accounting, financial reporting, and operational issues, providing recommendations and solutions to management.

• Partner with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams to support organizational objectives, financial reporting needs, and effective business operations.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing accounting processes, financial reporting structures, controls, and financial systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Develop, document, and maintain accounting and finance processes, procedures, and workflows to ensure accuracy, consistency, and operational excellence.

• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to less experienced team members, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the department.

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information, stay current on accounting and regulatory developments, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, required.

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience required.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables, Lookups, Power Query, Let, Filter, etc.).

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required; knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT) preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), SEC regulations, NAIC requirements, and applicable tax regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

• Strong expertise in financial reporting, financial statement preparation, consolidations, account reconciliations, and financial analysis, including the ability to identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.

• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to research, evaluate, and resolve complex accounting and reporting issues while exercising sound judgment and independent decision-making.

• Proficiency in ERP systems, financial reporting tools, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word, with the ability to enhance systems, streamline processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve operational efficiency.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and build partnerships with leadership, auditors, regulators, and…