Senior Accountant

Oliver James; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in New York is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant specializing in statutory reporting. This role involves critical financial reporting tasks, requiring deep knowledge of insurance accounting, strong analytical abilities, and efficient cross-departmental collaboration. The successful candidate will contribute to ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and NAIC standards, participate in financial close processes, and manage state filings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• At least 4 years in statutory reporting for the insurance industry.
• U.S. statutory accounting principles and U.S. GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly and annual statutory financial statements.
• Participate in U.S. GAAP and statutory close processes.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inquiries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Job Title: Senior Accountant - Statutory Reporting

An experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant is sought to join the Finance team of a leading organization, focusing on statutory reporting and financial close processes. This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting under both statutory (NAIC) and U.S. GAAP frameworks. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of insurance accounting, exceptional analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management reports and quarterly/annual statutory financial statements, including footnotes, exhibits, and schedules.
• Contribute to NAIC filings, including Annual and Quarterly Statements, and manage additional state compliance requirements.
• Participate in monthly U.S. GAAP and statutory close processes, including journal entries, reserve calculations, reconciliations, and statutory adjustments.
• Maintain and utilize statutory reporting software (e.g., Gains) to ensure accuracy and efficiency in reporting.
• Manage the state filing process: maintain and track state-by-state checklists, monitor deadlines, and ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Research and document technical accounting issues related to statutory reporting.
• Support interim and year-end statutory and GAAP audits, internal audits, regulator inquiries, and examinations.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls supporting financial integrity and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and improve reporting operations.
• Lead or support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 4 years in statutory reporting for the insurance industry; life/annuity experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in U.S. statutory accounting principles (SAP) and working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and communicate insights effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial concepts clearly to various audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision and collaborating across teams
  
  

Apply Now

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Oliver James by 2x

Brooklyn, NY $105,000 - $137,000 1 week ago

Brooklyn, NY $105,000 - $137,000 1 week ago

Senior Accountant, Revenue (Remote Role)

New York, NY $120,000 - $140,000 2 days ago

New York, NY $100,000 - $115,000 7 months ago

Manhattan, NY $70,000 - $90,000 1 month ago

New York, NY $75,000 - $86,250 2 weeks ago

New York, NY $90,000 - $115,000 1 month ago

New York, NY $100,000 - $120,000 6 days ago

New York, NY $100,000 - $120,000 2 weeks ago

New York, NY $125,000 - $140,000 3 weeks ago

New York, United States $62,000 - $130,000 2 weeks ago

New York, NY $60,000 - $70,000 2 weeks ago

Brooklyn, NY $100,000 - $115,000 5 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.