Accounting Manager

Jobtailor; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Hartford, CT seeks an experienced finance professional to manage accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and support internal and external audits.

You will prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and analyses for variance reporting, while mentoring a team and driving process improvements. Strong communication and project-management skills are required in this dynamic insurance/financial services context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
• Experience with accounting theory and practice in insurance/financial services.
• Excellent communication and ability to consult on projects.
• Ability to influence team and manage multiple projects.
• Strong data analysis skills to interpret trends and provide insights.
• Experience with MS Office and financial reporting software.
• Three years of finance, accounting or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate books and records for internal/external reporting.
• Maintain a strong control environment and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, payment requests, and reconciliations.
• Compile and analyze complex financial data for variance analysis and reporting.
• Support external financial statement reviews under GAAP/SEC/STAT.
• Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to staff.
• Support audits and regulatory changes with documentation and controls.

Skills

GAAP Compliance

Data Analysis

MS Excel

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Strategic Thinking

Mentoring

Consultative Skills

Project Management

Trend Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics

CPA or CMA certification

Tools

Peoplesoft GL

TM1

Essbase

Hyperion

Job description

• Ensure timely and accurate books and records for reporting to internal and external parties
• Maintain a strong control environment
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, payment requests, and reconciliations
• Compile, review, and analyze complex financial data for variance analysis, reporting, and accuracy
• Conduct external financial statement reviews involving GAAP, SEC, and STAT requirements
• Perform and review financial controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Prepare and review documentation supporting internal and external audits
• Maintain compliance with external financial regulatory requirements and internal accounting policies
• Participate in projects involving complex analysis and implementation of business and financial regulatory changes relating to financial reporting
• Review daily balancing, associated journals, journal entries, and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Provide coaching, training, and mentoring
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, and/or professional designations such as CPA, CMA or comparable advanced professional education
• Experience with accounting theory and practice within the insurance and financial services industry
• Excellent communication skills and ability to consult on projects and present information effectively
• Ability to influence team members and management
• Strong data analysis skills with ability to interpret trends and provide insights and recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely completion
• Strategic thinking and judgment to resolve issues
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience using financial reporting software such as Peoplesoft GL, TM1, Essbase, or Hyperion
• Ability to apply basic accounting and financial concepts to financial systems and processes
• Three years of finance, accounting, financial planning, or related experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, compliance with GAAP and SEC regulations, and strong data analysis capabilities. Proficient in managing financial controls and providing mentorship within the finance and accounting domain.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• GAAP Compliance
• Financial Statement Review
• Data Analysis Skills
• CPA or CMA Certification
• Financial Reporting Software Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Journal Entry Preparation
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Controls
• Reconciliation
• Accounting Theory
• Financial Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Project Management
• Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Influencing Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Mentoring
• Consultative Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• CMA

Industry Keywords

• Insurance Industry
• Financial Services
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• Internal Audits
• External Audits

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Peoplesoft GL
• TM1
• Essbase
• Hyperion