Senior Accountant

Entertimeonline; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar employer

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

GoAuto Insurance is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead statutory reporting under NAIC rules. The role supports monthly, quarterly, and annual closes and provides guidance on SAP issues while driving process improvements.

Hybrid work options follow training; prior statutory experience is highly preferred. The team collaborates with actuarial, underwriting, and finance to ensure accurate filings and timely responses to regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years of insurance statutory accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) and NAIC reporting requirements.
• Experience with insurance annual statement software (GAIN, OneSumX, AQS, or similar) preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory-basis financial statements in compliance with NAIC Annual and Quarterly Statement instructions.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of Annual Statements, Quarterly Statements, and supplemental filings.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts in accordance with Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP).
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and financial variance analyses.
• Prepare and review statutory schedules, including Schedule P, Schedule F, and other required filings.
• Prepare statutory footnotes and financial disclosures.
• Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, claims, and finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support external audits and regulatory examinations by preparing documentation and responding to requests.
• Monitor changes to statutory accounting guidance and regulatory requirements.
• Recommend and implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with system implementations, automation projects, and mentor less experienced accounting staff as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

GAIN

OneSumX

AQS

Job description

• Job Category Senior Accountant
• Employee Type Full Time/Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description

This role is primarily in office with hybrid options available after successful completion of training. Statutory (insurance industry) experience preferred.

About GoAuto Insurance

GoAuto is a family-oriented insurance provider headquartered in Louisiana, currently serving customers in Louisiana, Nevada, Ohio, Texas, and Georgia. Our mission is simple: make auto insurance accessible and affordable for everyone.

We're not just another insurance company—we're a team that believes in treating people with respect, supporting each other, and building careers that matter.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and supporting statutory financial reporting in accordance with NAIC guidelines and applicable state insurance regulations. This role serves as a key contributor to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while ensuring financial reporting is accurate, compliant, and timely. The Senior Accountant will also provide guidance on statutory accounting matters and support continuous improvement initiatives within the Accounting department.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory-basis financial statements in compliance with NAIC Annual and Quarterly Statement instructions.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of Annual Statements, Quarterly Statements, and supplemental filings.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts in accordance with Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP).
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and financial variance analyses.
• Prepare and review statutory schedules, including Schedule P, Schedule F, and other required filings.
• Prepare statutory footnotes and financial disclosures.
• Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, claims, and finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support external audits and regulatory examinations by preparing documentation and responding to requests.
• Monitor changes to statutory accounting guidance and regulatory requirements.
• Recommend and implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with system implementations, automation projects, and mentor less experienced accounting staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years of insurance statutory accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) and NAIC reporting requirements.
• Experience with insurance annual statement software (GAIN, OneSumX, AQS, or similar) preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Property & Casualty insurance accounting experience.
• Familiarity with Schedule P, Schedule F, reinsurance accounting, and loss reserve concepts.
• Experience working with external auditors and insurance regulators.
• Knowledge of GAAP versus statutory accounting.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ownership and accountability
• Strong analytical mindset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Leadership and mentoring
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4%
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability & long-term disability