Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Overview

This role is based in Remote-IL, with the option for qualified individuals located outside Illinois to work remotely. The organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Corporate Financial Reporting team.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of experience in financial reporting
• Familiarity with statutory accounting principles
• Familiarity with US GAAP and SEC filing requirements is a plus
• Experience navigating a large ERP environment
• Proficiency in MS Office products, with intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Excellent communication skills to interact with varying levels of management and professional staff
• Progressive thinking skills, strong work ethic, and an ability to develop innovative solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance / financial services experience
• Experience with Workday Financial Management and Workiva

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $73,500 to $117,100
• Offers are determined based on experience, skills, education, certifications, geographic location, and other factors
• Eligible for the organization’s benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.

Location

• Remote-IL
• The office is located in Chicago, IL; remote work may be available for individuals out of state meeting all requirements of the position.