Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

The LaSalle Network; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Corporate Financial Reporting team in downtown Chicago. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional eager to expand their accounting expertise in the insurance sector. You'll prepare financial statements, collaborate with various departments, and support audits while driving process improvements. Join a diverse culture that values professional growth and offers a hybrid work schedule, ensuring your contributions make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial reporting, preferably in insurance.
• Familiarity with US GAAP and SEC reporting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual statutory financial statements.
• Support internal and external audits with required documentation.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Statutory Accounting Principles

Microsoft Excel

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Workday Financial Management

Large ERP Systems

Job description

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance

APPLY NOW Refer a Friend Back to Search LaSalle Network is partnering with apublicly traded, multi-billion-dollar insurance and financial services organization that is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Corporate Financial Reporting team based in downtown Chicago. This opportunity is perfect for a driven, detail-oriented professional who wants to expand their accounting knowledge across property & casualty, life, and health insurance sectors—with exposure to SEC, GAAP, and statutory accounting.
The company offers a high-performing, diverse culture with valuable opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional career advancement. If you're looking for a role where your contributions make a real impact, this is a great next step.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities:

• Prepare quarterly and annual statutory financial statements in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with operational departments on appropriate accounting treatments.
• Support both internal and external audits by preparing and providing required documentation.
• Present analytical schedules, explain variances, and respond to ad hoc internal inquiries.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with state filing requirements and other compliance deliverables.
• Handle additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Senior Accountant Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 3+ years of experience in financial reporting; insurance or financial services industry experience is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of statutory accounting principles (SAP); familiarity with US GAAP and SEC reporting is advantageous.
• Experience using Workday Financial Management or a large ERP system is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and intermediate skills across other MS Office applications.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact across various levels of an organization.
• This role requires a hybrid schedule with weekly in-office presence in Chicago.

Thank you,

Kelly Wagner
Director
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.

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