Senior Accountant

ICW Group Holdings, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401K retirement plan with companymatch

Bonus potential for all positions

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays throughout the calendar

Job summary

ICW Group in San Diego is seeking a Senior Accountant to create and analyze financial information for management review and decision making. The role supports month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.

The position emphasizes process improvement, internal controls, and collaboration with auditors and stakeholders. A CPA is preferred and a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs reconciliations monthly and resolves issues timely and independently.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and classifications; corrects as needed.
• Assembles, creates, and reconciles month-end accounting entries and analyzes account information.
• Supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and tax processes.
• Assists internal and external audits and regulatory examinations as needed.
• Leads process improvement initiatives related to financial reporting and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Are you looking to make an impactful difference in your work, yourself, and your community? Why settle for just a job when you can land a career? At ICW Group, we are hiring team members who are ready to use their skills, curiosity, and drive to be part of ourjourney as we strive to transform the insurancecarrier space. We're proud to be in business for over 50 years, and its change agents like yourself that will help us continue to deliver our mission to create the best insurance experience possible.

Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for the twelfth consecutive year in a row and for the 20th time overall as a Top 50 performing P&C organization offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a focus on all things people. It's our team members who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today. We strive to make both ourinternal and external communities better everyday! Learn more about why you want to be here!

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose ofthe Senior Accountantis tocreateand analyze financial information to provideaccurateand useful information to Management for review and decision making.This position performs and coordinates accounting duties within theAccountingdepartment.This position exists to ensure accounting processes are completed thoroughly and accurately, while aligning with Company standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting Operations and Reconciliations

• Performsreconciliations monthly and resolves all reconciliation issuestimelyand independently.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records and makes corrections as needed to ensureprovisionaccuracy.
• Assembles, creates, and reconciles month-end accounting entries resolving discrepancies.
• Prepares allaccount entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Investigates and resolves moderately complex accounting discrepancies by evaluating root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and tax processes.

Process Improvement and Governance

• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders through the effective communication ofaccounting concepts, policies, and practices.
• Supports internal and external audits as well as regulatory examinations by coordinating requests, preparing documentation, and responding to inquiries
• Leads and implements process improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, analysis, system functionality, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
• Upholds financial security by following internal controls.
• Provides guidance, training, and mentoring to tax provisional inquiries by teammates.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepares key components of income and balance sheet statements,consolidatedstatements,and various other accounting statements and reports.
• Maintains, records, and reconciles allaccounting information across sourcesystems.
• Coordinates specialprojects, ensures integrity of accounting information, and develops new or improved methods and procedures.
• Independently analyzes complex financial transactions and accountingissues,identifiestrendsand risks, and provides recommendations to management.
• Research and interpretaccounting standards, policies, and procedures to ensureappropriate accountingtreatment and effectively communicates any changes
• Leadsassigned accounting projects and process improvement initiatives within the department.
• Coordinates and leads assignedaccounting projects and department initiatives, ensuringtimelycompletion ofobjectivesand deliverables.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This roledoes not havesupervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree fromfour-year college or universityrequiredwith a major or emphasis inAccounting, Finance, or relatedfield.
• Minimum5-7yearsofrelatedexperience;orequivalent combination of education and experiencerequired.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Nonerequired.Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Intermediateknowledge of General Accounting, A/P, A/R and/or in an accountant role required.
• Experience with automated accounting andfinancial managementsystems.
• Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proven ability to communicateeffectively, both orally and in writing and interact effectively with management, employees, and auditors.
• Ability to convey complex financial issues to non-financial users.
• Ability to work independently and meet stringent deadlines; detail-oriented and highly organized. Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data andto prepareclear and concise reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Ability to support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals and have good consultation and change management skills.
• Strong analytical andproblem-solvingskills with the ability to evaluate accounting issues,identifyroot causes, and recommend solutions.
• Ability tointerpretaccounting policies, procedures, and regulations and apply professional judgment to complex situations.

Physical Requirements

Office environment – no specific or unusual physical or environmentaldemandsand employeesare regularly required tosit, walk, stand, talk, and hear.

Work Environment

This positionoperatesin an office environment and requiresthe frequentuse of a computer, telephone, copier,and other standard office equipment.

We are currently not offering employment sponsorship for this opportunity.

This description is a general statement of essential job functions and responsibilities.

The position may include other duties as assigned.

The current range for this position is $78,678.61 - $132,686.15

This range is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at ICW Group, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors unique to each candidate, including experience, education and the location of the role and considers employees performing substantially similar work.

Why Join ICW Group?

• Challenging work and the ability to make a difference
• You will have a voice and feel a sense of belonging
• We offer a competitive benefits package, with generous medical, dental, and vision plans as well as 401K retirement plans and company match
• Bonus potential for all positions
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• Want to continue learning? We’ll support you 100%

ICW Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. ICW Group will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Category

Accounting and Finance