Senior Accountant: GAAP, SOX & Financial Analysis

Travelers Companies, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with match

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off: 20 days + 9 holidays

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Job summary

Travelers is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance and accounting team in Hartford, CT. The role focuses on timely, accurate books and records for internal and external reporting while upholding a strong control environment.

You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements, with opportunities to mentor others and drive process improvements within Sarbanes-Oxley controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or equivalent; CPA/CMA or comparable professional designation.
• Experience with accounting theory and practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with business partners.
• Ability to analyze data to interpret trends and provide insights to management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; handle shifting priorities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Financial Reporting Software (PeopleSoft GL, TM1, Essbase, Hyperion).

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, and analyze financial data for variance analysis, reporting, and accuracy.
• Support development of complex financial analyses and KPIs (production, profitability, expenses, staffing).
• Prepare analyses to support budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Review components for internal financial reporting per policies and standards.
• Prepare external financial statements (GAAP, SEC, STAT).
• Perform financial controls per Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Prepare/document audits support materials.
• Complete daily balancing and journals; reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Provide coaching, training, and mentoring; perform other duties.

Skills

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Collaboration

ERP/Financial systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA/CMA or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft GL

TM1

Essbase

Hyperion

Job description

Travelers is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance and accounting team in Hartford, CT. The role focuses on timely, accurate books and records for internal and external reporting while upholding a strong control environment.

You will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements, with opportunities to mentor others and drive process improvements within Sarbanes-Oxley controls.