Financial Systems Specialist

Financial Systems Specialist

Company: HSB

Location: Hartford, United States

This position is responsible for supporting the group with processing the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process. The primary focus is on the general ledger process, maintaining the integrity of the underlying general ledger information and meeting pre-stated deadlines efficiently. It also includes providing hands-on systems support to the Corporate Finance group, serving as liaison between functional users and IT technical staff, testing, maintaining, and monitoring financial programs and systems, supporting upgrades/installation of applications and systems, assisting users with computer systems and programs, updating system process documents and procedures manuals, including test plans, and supporting the monthly and quarterly closing processes as related to systems and reporting for 40 plus entities.

• B.S. in Accounting or Computer Science related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years' experience in GAAP, IFRS and/or STAT financial reporting.

• Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP accounting guidance and ability to research accounting related issues.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and understand complex issues.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong multi-tasking skills.
• Strong Excel (creating macros a plus) and database skills.
• Ability to work under very tight deadlines.
• Continually seeks to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the reporting process.
• Experience with People Soft Financials including nVision reporting tool and SAP financial systems a plus.
• Insurance background preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.