Senior Accountant

Essent; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Disability benefits

Job summary

Essent Group Ltd. in Radnor, PA seeks an experienced Senior Accountant for in-office operations. The role focuses on general ledger entries, close processes, and regulatory reporting in the mortgage insurance/financial services space.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, CPA preferred, and a proven ability to analyze financial data, manage audits, and improve controls through technology and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
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Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules for the general ledger.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and financial reporting deadlines.
• Assist in preparation and filing of financial statements, regulatory filings, and related workpapers.
• Maintain monthly closing binder with balance sheet reconciliations and strong internal controls.
• Perform variance analyses and provide insights to management.
• Support internal and external audit activities and respond to inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SEC, SAP/SOX where applicable, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls via automation.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and alignment.
• Mentor staff accountants, interns, and co-ops; conduct reviews and training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA or CPA-in-progress preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) is a Bermuda-based holding company (collectively with its subsidiaries, "Essent") which serves the housing finance industry by offering private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products and title insurance and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors to support homeownership. We are focused on managing risk and dedicated to serving as a strong and fair counterparty. As a company, we bring strong private capital and a commitment to risk management to the mortgage insurance industry.

Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Radnor, PA (Fully in-office)

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls within the mortgage insurance and financial services industry. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data, supports the close process, and contributes to regulatory compliance efforts. The Senior Accountant provides analytical insight, supports audits, and preparation and filing of the SEC and statutory reports.

As a dynamic and resourceful professional, we will rely on you to perform the following duties:

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for the general ledger.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of financial statements and other internal financial reports including related workpapers. Assist in the preparation and filing of all required regulatory and other external financial reports in accordance with GAAP, SEC, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Manage the preparation of the monthly closing binder containing the Company’s monthly balance sheet account reconciliations. Maintain strong internal controls in the accounting department, including reconciliation of key accounts to support sub-ledger or detail.
• Perform variance analysis and provide actionable insights to management.
• Support internal and external audit processes, including preparation of documentation and responses to auditor inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with insurance regulations and company accounting policies.
• Identify and implement processes to improve the monthly accounting close process to enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls through technology and process enhancements.
• Assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational alignment.
• Serve as resource and peer mentor to staff accountants, co-ops, and interns. Including training, troubleshooting, and conducting first-level reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
• 3+ years of accounting experience within financial services, mortgage insurance, insurance, or public accounting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.
• Knowledge of SEC reporting, SOX controls, and regulatory frameworks including GSE (PMIERs) and statutory accounting (SAP).
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, consolidations, and regulatory filings.
• Advanced analytical skills with strong attention to detail and ability to resolve complex accounting issues.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience working with enterprise accounting systems and driving process improvements through automation and technology.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively across departments to support organizational objectives.

Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and disability benefits. We work to maintain a positive environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. Essent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.