Senior Statutory Accountant (HYBRID OR REMOTE)

Overview

A financial services organization is seeking a Senior Statutory Accountant to manage statutory filings for life insurance companies. This role involves ownership and visibility across the reporting process and requires collaboration with stakeholders across the organization, including an offshore team. The position offers exposure to a variety of technical and strategic projects and is suited for a motivated professional interested in continuous learning and career growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of statutory reporting, including quarterly and annual reporting and analysis.
• Complete Annual Statement and footnote filings, State filings, Audited Financials, and S-1 annual filings.
• Support external audits by ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally within Finance to improve accounting processes.
• Provide statutory analysis support to the Treasury team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate accounting and life insurance.
• Experience with statutory accounting and/or reporting.
• Strong quantitative aptitude and analytical thinking skills to collect, interpret, and evaluate data for decision-making.
• Detail-oriented with a consistent track record of producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across various functions and levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data connections, formulas, macros, pivot tables, and lookups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Knowledge of Workiva software.
• Experience with SAP S4 General Ledger.

Skills

• Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to prepare financial statements and reports.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Ability to complete tasks with high precision.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions.
• Finance and Accounting: Understanding of financial analysis and reporting.
• General Ledger: Experience updating and validating general ledger data.
• Problem Solving: Ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve operational or process problems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $92,000 - $165,000, varying based on skills, experience, and location.
• Additional compensation includes base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive opportunities, depending on role and responsibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Location & Work Schedule

• Flexible work schedule with options for fully remote or hybrid arrangements.
• Hybrid schedule typically involves 2–3 days on-site per week for those located near offices in Charlotte, NC; New York, NY; or Syracuse, NY.
• Full-time position.