Senior Accountant

Oliver James; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James in Hartford, CT is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Finance division. The role will own key aspects of the monthly, quarterly and annual close while supporting reporting and financial analysis.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and excellent Excel and communication skills. Insurance/financial services experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting / finance experience.
• Strong US GAAP (accounting or Audit) and/or financial close experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive and deadline-driven.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare GAAP journal entries, reconciliations and accounting analyses.
• Own key components of the financial close.
• Prepare financial and management reporting.
• Investigate variances and resolve accounting issues.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Partner with Finance and business teams on projects.
• Improve close processes, reporting and automation.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Location: Hartford, CT | Division: Finance

Overview

A growing financial services organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Hartford finance team. The role will own key elements of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close while gaining exposure to broader finance initiatives.

This is a great role for someone looking to learn Assurance/Auditing or is currently working within a Financial Services organisation.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare GAAP journal entries, reconciliations and accounting analyses
• Own key components of the financial close
• Prepare financial and management reporting
• Investigate variances and resolve accounting issues
• Support internal and external audits
• Partner with Finance and business teams on projects
• Improve close processes, reporting and automation

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting / finance experience
• Strong US GAAP (accounting or Audit) and/or financial close experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive and deadline-driven
• Strong communication skills
• Insurance, financial services or complex corporate accounting experience preferred