Life Insurance Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

Oliver James; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is seeking a Senior Accountant for a life insurance client in the Greater Philadelphia area. This role emphasizes US GAAP and statutory reporting across multiple life entities, with hybrid work and exposure to finance leadership.

You will manage journal entries, reconciliations, audits, and internal controls, while collaborating on ad-hoc projects and process improvements. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in US insurance accounting and strong Excel/ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience within the US insurance industry.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and statutory reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle NetSuite or SAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare US GAAP and STAT financial statements for life insurance entities.
• Manage journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and core accounting activities.
• Support year-end audits and statutory examinations with external auditors.
• Maintain internal controls for accurate and compliant reporting.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and improve reporting processes.
• Partner with finance leadership on special projects and ad-hoc reporting.

Skills

US GAAP

Statutory reporting

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

SAP

Job description

Oliver James is seeking a Senior Accountant for a life insurance client in the Greater Philadelphia area. This role emphasizes US GAAP and statutory reporting across multiple life entities, with hybrid work and exposure to finance leadership.

You will manage journal entries, reconciliations, audits, and internal controls, while collaborating on ad-hoc projects and process improvements. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in US insurance accounting and strong Excel/ERP experience.