Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Overview

A leading specialized insurance and financial services organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Corporate Financial Reporting team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multi-faceted insurance company with exposure to Property & Casualty (P&C), life insurance, SEC, GAAP, and statutory accounting. The position supports monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting functions related to financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual statutory financial statements to meet regulatory reporting requirements
• Provide accounting treatment advice to operational segments
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to provide necessary support
• Present analytical schedules, variance analyses, and support internal requests
• Identify, lead, manage, and complete process improvement projects
• Assist with state filing requirements as needed
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial reporting; experience in insurance or financial services is a plus
• Familiarity with statutory accounting principles; knowledge of US GAAP and SEC filing requirements is advantageous
• Experience with Workday Financial Management and Workiva is a plus
• Ability to navigate a large ERP environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced skills in Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive work ethic
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with various levels of management and staff

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $73,500 to $117,100, determined by experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location
• Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k)

Location

• Position is based in Chicago, IL, with remote work options available for qualified candidates outside the state who meet all position requirements