Senior Accountant - Investment Accounting & Controls

Travelers Canada; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Matching Gift

Job summary

Travelers is hiring a Sr Accountant in Minnesota to ensure timely, accurate books and maintain strong internal controls. You will perform journal entries, payment requests, and reconciliations for fixed income assets, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes accounting theory, data analysis, and adherence to corporate standards. Expect a market salary with comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities within a large insurer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or professional designation in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
• Experience with accounting theory and practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with partners across business functions.
• Ability to analyze data to identify trends and provide management insights.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle shifting priorities.
• Proactive in creating more efficient business processes.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, and analyze financial data for variance analysis, reporting, and accuracy.
• Support development of complex financial analyses for KPIs (production, profitability, expenses, staffing).
• Prepare analyses to support budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Complete reviews of internal management reports for GAAP/SEC/Statutory reporting.
• Perform Sarbanes-Oxley controls and documentation for audits.
• Coach, train, and mentor teammates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration with business partners

Data interpretation

Organizational and time management

Problem-solving and efficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Investment Accounting Systems

Bloomberg

Hyperion

Adobe Pro/Acrobat

Foxit PDF Editor

Job description

Travelers is hiring a Sr Accountant in Minnesota to ensure timely, accurate books and maintain strong internal controls. You will perform journal entries, payment requests, and reconciliations for fixed income assets, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes accounting theory, data analysis, and adherence to corporate standards. Expect a market salary with comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities within a large insurer.