Senior Accountant

Novatae Risk Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Novatae Risk Group seeks a Senior Accountant to join the accounting team in a hybrid Dallas office. You will manage operating expenses, prepare journal entries, and support close processes with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience; a Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required and CPA preferred. Proficiency in Excel and general ledger systems is essential for monthly close and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Experience: 3–5 years in accounting; insurance industry a plus.
• Proficiency with general ledger systems and MS Office, especially Excel (intermediate+).
• High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication with peers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain general ledger accounts, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Manage producer commission accrual process and financial reporting.
• Record monthly journal entries for operating expenses, accruals, prepaids, payroll, and related accounts.
• Perform pro forma analyses for budgeting and forecasting.
• Conduct variance analyses and explain fluctuations to leadership.
• Identify improvements to accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

General ledger systems

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. The Senior Accountant serves as a key member of the accounting team, responsible for managing and analyzing operating expenses, preparing journal entries, and supporting the close process.

Your Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger accounts, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting roll-forwards, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of financial records.
• Manage the producer commission accrual process, ensuring accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting.
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries related to operating expenses, commissions, accruals, prepaids, payroll, and other assigned accounts.
• Perform pro forma analyses to support budgeting, forecasting, and management decision-making.
• Perform monthly operating expense reviews and variance (flux) analysis, investigating fluctuations and providing meaningful explanations to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and projects to support business initiatives and management requests.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA preferred
• Required Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in accounting, insurance industry accounting experience a plus
• Computer Applications – Proficiency with general ledger systems and Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word. Intermediate or better skill level in Excel is a must
• Workflow - High attention to detail, including proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Communication – Ability to clearly communicate with peers.

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