Senior Accountant – Insurance

Oliver James Group; Charlotte (AR); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group's esteemed client in the Life Insurance and Annuity industry is seeking a meticulous Senior Accountant to join its Finance team. This permanent role offers professional growth within a robust corporate environment and a chance to contribute to key regulatory filings.

The successful candidate will maintain financial reports, drive process improvements, ensure GAAP compliance for insurance activities, and support monthly/annual closes and audits while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP in insurance
• Experience with statutory reporting and finance operations in insurance
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial reports and statements.
• Lead new project initiatives to scale the accounting team.
• Ensure GAAP compliance in the insurance sector.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Assist in monthly and annual close processes with timely reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to analyze financial data and report on performance.
• Support audits and coordinate with auditors to answer queries.

Skills

GAAP

Statutory reporting

Analytical

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Independent / team player

Education

Accounting degree

CPA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Join Our Esteemed Client in the Life Insurance & Annuity Industry
Location: Charlotte, NC or Remote
Our client, a well-established leader in the insurance sector, is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their dynamic Finance team. This permanent role is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally and make a significant impact in a robust corporate environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial reports and statements.
• Lead new project initiatives that will help scale the overall accounting team.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) specific to the insurance sector.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and other regulatory filings.
• Assist in the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Work closely with internal teams to analyze financial data and report on financial performance.
• Support financial audits and coordinate with auditors to ensure all queries are handled efficiently.

Key Skills

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in statutory reporting and finance operations within the insurance industry.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Accounting Degree
• CPA
• Background in insurance or financial services