Senior Accountant

icwgroup; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ICW Group is seeking a Senior Accountant in San Diego to prepare and analyze financial information for management decisions. This role ensures accurate accounting processes, supports month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, and upholds internal controls.

A CPA is preferred, with 5–7 years of related experience and strong GAAP knowledge. The ideal candidate will collaborate with audits, drive process improvements, and contribute to accurate financial reporting across source systems, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of related accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with automated accounting and financial management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Performs reconciliations monthly and resolves reconciliation issues.
• Reviews and verifies journal entries and classifications.
• Assembles, creates, and reconciles month-end entries.
• Prepares account entries by analyzing information.
• Investigates discrepancies and suggests corrective actions.
• Supports month-, quarter-, and year-end close and tax processes.
• Leads process improvement initiatives related to financial reporting and internal controls.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to teammates.

Skills

General accounting

Accounts payable/receivable

GAAP knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software suite

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 our journey as we strive to transform the insurance carrier 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 our internal and external communities better everyday! Learn more about why you want to be here!

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of the Senior Accountant is to create and analyze financial information to provide accurate and useful information to Management for review and decision making. This position performs and coordinates accounting duties within the Accounting department. 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

• Performs reconciliations monthly and resolves all reconciliation issues timely and independently.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records and makes corrections as needed to ensure provision accuracy.
• Assembles, creates, and reconciles month-end accounting entries resolving discrepancies.
• Prepares all account 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 of accounting 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, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports.
• Maintains, records, and reconciles all accounting information across source systems.
• Coordinates special projects, ensures integrity of accounting information, and develops new or improved methods and procedures.
• Independently analyzes complex financial transactions and accounting issues, identifies trends and risks, and provides recommendations to management.
• Research and interpret accounting standards, policies, and procedures to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and effectively communicates any changes
• Leads assigned accounting projects and process improvement initiatives within the department.
• Coordinates and leads assigned accounting projects and department initiatives, ensuring timely completion of objectives and deliverables.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required with a major or emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Minimum 5-7 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Intermediate knowledge of General Accounting, A/P, A/R and/or in an accountant role required.
• Experience with automated accounting and financial management systems.
• Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, 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 and to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Ability to support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals and hav