Senior Accountant - Insurance

Oliver James; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Oliver James Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a rapidly growing life insurance business with ambitious growth plans. You will support financial statements, journal entries, and reconciliations while helping to strengthen internal controls and reporting processes.

Hybrid work arrangement in the Philadelphia suburbs offers a balance of office and remote work. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and 3+ years of accounting experience in insurance, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in the insurance industry.
• Experience with US GAAP and statutory reporting.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support financial statements preparations.
• Assist with external audits and statutory examinations.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and reporting processes.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with management reporting, ad hoc analysis and finance projects.

Skills

US GAAP experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a rapidly growing life insurance business that is continuing to gain significant market share and expand its annuity platform.

With ambitious growth plans and an expanding portfolio of life insurance entities, the business is investing in its finance function and looking to appoint a Senior Accountant who wants to be part of that journey.

Responsibilities

• Support financial statements preparations.
• Prepare journal entries and perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support external audits and statutory examinations.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and financial reporting processes.
• Analyse financial results, investigate variances and identify opportunities to improve reporting.
• Assist with management reporting, ad hoc analysis and wider finance projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of accounting experience within the insurance industry, either in an insurance company or public accounting.
• Experience with US GAAP and statutory accounting principles is highly regarded.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong technical, analytical and communication skills with excellent attention to detail.

Compensation:

$90,000-$140,000 base salary, depending on experience.

Working arrangement:

Hybrid, with 2-3 days per week in the office. Candidates should be commutable to the Philadelphia suburbs .