Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Vaco by Highspring; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting. This role focuses on accurate financial reporting within a regulated environment and requires a CPA and several years of experience in public accounting. The position involves preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and collaborating with external auditors. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• 3-4+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience in insurance or financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file financial statements in compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Reconcile statutory and GAAP financial statements.
• Monitor updates to accounting standards and assist with implementation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

US GAAP | Big 4 Public Accounting Experience Preferred | CPA Required | Hybrid - Raleigh, NC

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting to join its Controllership team. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting within a regulated environment.

This opportunity is well suited for candidates with a strong public accounting background (Big 4 or national/regional firms preferred) who are looking to transition into an in-house financial reporting role with continued exposure to technical accounting and regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file financial statements in compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks, including GAAP, statutory accounting, and state insurance department requirements
• Reconcile statutory and GAAP financial statements to internal management reporting
• Prepare journal entries and perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations with clear, well-documented support
• Monitor updates to accounting standards and regulatory guidance and assist with implementation as needed
• Coordinate with external auditors during financial statement audits and regulatory examinations, ensuring timely completion and resolution of audit items
• Collaborate with internal audit on control testing and compliance activities throughout the year
• Maintain and support internal control processes to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting
• Analyze financial results to identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve reporting efficiency
• Provide technical accounting support to cross-functional teams as business needs arise

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• CPA required
• 3-4+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience, preferably from Big 4 or other public accounting firms
• Prior experience in insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries highly preferred
• Familiarity with insurance accounting and statutory reporting is a plus
• Strong technical accounting foundation, ideally gained through public accounting experience
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracyAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, with respect for diverse viewpoints