Senior Accountant

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

Senior Accountant - Life Insurance | Greater Philadelphia | Hybrid

About the Company

Our client, a technology-driven, life & reinsurance organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its expanding finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established global organization with an entrepreneurial environment, gain meaningful exposure to finance leadership, take ownership of key accounting processes, and contribute to the continued development of a dynamic finance function.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing US GAAP and statutory (STAT) financial statements for multiple life insurance entities.
• Managing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and other core accounting activities.
• Supporting year-end audits and statutory examinations in collaboration with external auditors.
• Maintaining and strengthening internal controls to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
• Analyzing financial data to identify trends, investigate variances, and improve reporting processes.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline accounting procedures and enhance operational efficiency.
• Partnering with finance leadership on special projects, ad-hoc reporting, and broader accounting initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience within the US insurance industry, either in public accounting/audit or an industry-side role.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience preparing or reviewing statutory financial statements across Life or P&C insurance is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with life insurance accounting standards is a plus.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office suite.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

The role would suit someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to deepen their technical insurance accounting experience while gaining broader exposure to financial reporting across multiple insurance entities.

Why Join?

• Growing organization: Join an evolving business with a focus on innovation and long-term growth.
• Technical development: Build expertise in US GAAP and statutory reporting across multiple life insurance carriers.
• Leadership exposure: Work directly with experienced finance leadership and contribute to key accounting initiatives.
• Meaningful responsibility: Take ownership of financial reporting activities, internal controls, and process improvements.
• Entrepreneurial environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values efficiency, technology, and continuous improvement.