Insurance Accounting Lead — SAP/GAAP & Regulatory Close

Orion Placement; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Professional development and tuition reimbursement

On-site gym and locker rooms

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced Accounting Leader based in Alexandria, Virginia. This hybrid role requires a bachelor's degree, strong leadership, and over 8 years in insurance accounting. You will lead financial reporting, improve processes, and manage staff performance. The position offers a competitive salary between $115,000 and $130,000, a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Strong background in insurance accounting.
• Experience supervising and coaching accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly close activities.
• Support insurance accounting and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review regulatory reporting and audited financial statements.
• Analyze financial results and provide insights.
• Partner with finance and cross-functional teams.
• Improve processes and overall efficiency within accounting.
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff.
• Utilize advanced Excel reporting.
• Assist with special projects and ongoing accounting initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

GAAP

INFOR General Ledger

Prophix

Job description

• Join a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports financial strength, regulatory compliance, and long-term stability
• Step into a high-impact leadership role with visibility across finance, accounting, and executive stakeholders
• Help shape and improve a sophisticated insurance accounting function across both SAP and GAAP reporting
• Enjoy a true hybrid schedule with meaningful flexibility and strong in-office collaboration
• Be part of a stable, respected organization that offers strong benefits, professional development, and long-term career growth

Location: Hybrid role based in Alexandria, Virginia with 3 days per week onsite and 2 days working from home.

Note: Must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, 8+ years of progressive hands-on insurance accounting and financial reporting experience, strong Excel skills, leadership experience, and ability to work onsite in Alexandria 3 days per week. CPA and Life & Health Insurance accounting experience across SAP and GAAP are strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a mission-driven organization seeking an experienced accounting leader to help support critical financial reporting, compliance, and operational excellence. Our team values accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead monthly and quarterly close activities with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial controls
• Support and oversee insurance accounting and financial reporting across SAP and GAAP
• Prepare, review, and strengthen regulatory reporting, Blue Book reporting, and audited financial statements
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and provide insights to support decision-making
• Partner closely with finance and cross-functional teams to ensure reporting accuracy and deadline compliance
• Help improve processes, reporting workflows, and overall efficiency within the accounting function
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff while helping elevate team performance
• Utilize advanced Excel reporting and support work tied to INFOR General Ledger and Prophix reporting tools
• Assist with special projects, reporting enhancements, and ongoing accounting initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience required
• Strong insurance accounting background required
• Leadership experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff required
• Advanced Excel skills required, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and SUMIF
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and deadline-driven accounting operations
• CPA strongly preferred
• Life & Health Insurance accounting experience strongly preferred
• SAP and GAAP insurance accounting experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Blue Book reporting, audited financial statements, INFOR General Ledger, and Prophix strongly preferred
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills required

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Hybrid flexibility with consistent work-from-home time each week
• Strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and FSA options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Friendly, collaborative team environment
• On-site gym and locker rooms in the Alexandria office
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a stable, mission-oriented organization