Senior Accountant RRG

Lammico; Metairie (LA); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LAMMICO is seeking a senior accounting professional to manage journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger review, and comprehensive financial reporting for the RRG and related entities. The role includes reserve analysis, investment accounting, and preparation of annual and quarterly financial statements for regulatory filings.

Responsibilities also include overseeing the annual budget, coordinating with external advisors and auditors, and supervising accounting staff to ensure accuracy and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• Four years of accounting or auditing experience.
• Strong customer focus and team orientation.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger review.
• Oversees regulatory filings with state agencies and annual budget.
• Performs reserve analysis and investment accounting for the RRG.
• Prepares Annual and Quarterly financial statements and MD&A.
• Manages budget preparation and variance analyses for RRG and MI.
• Coordinates with investment advisors and outside auditors.
• Prepares regulatory reports and financial reports using reporting software.
• Trains and supervises accounting assistants and VPs on reporting tools.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Problem solving

Team player

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA

Herramientas

Workday

Adaptive

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Position DescriptionPosition Summary:Responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger review, and financial reporting for the RRG, including reserve analysis and investment accounting. Prepares Annual and Quarterly financial statements for LAMMICO RRG, as well as the filing of all regulatory reports with the appropriate state agencies, and the Annual Budget. Performs a review and analysis of annual reinsurance and premium activity. Oversees the accounting functions and Annual Budget for Medical Interactive (MI) Community. Provides general supervision to accounting assistants.Reporting Relationship:Reports directly to the VP of Finance & ControllerEssential Functions/Responsibilities:Works in a cooperative manner with management, coworkers, customers, and vendors; seeks to support LAMMICO’s mission and vision in daily operationsContributes to the development of the department’s strategic and operating planning and meets assigned target dates and objectives; helps ensure that department quality, service and productivity standards are metCoordinates with outside investment advisors and accountants to review all investment related journal entries for the preparation of regulatory filings, Quarterly and Annual Statement work papers, and audit work papersPrepares miscellaneous regulatory filings and reports to third party agenciesPrepares journal entries required for the LAMMICO RRG.Prepares Annual Budget for RRG and MI work papers and works with Controller and CFO to analyze and prepare budget graphs to be presented to the Investment and Budget CommitteeReviews budget accounts prepared by other departmentsPrepares financial reports in reporting software that are needed by Controller and CFOAttends as needed, Investment & Budget Committee (usually 5 scheduled per year) and Audit Committee meetings (usually 5 scheduled per year)Prepares all necessary schedules and statement for Quarterly/Annual Statement for the LAMMICO RRGPrepares Management’s Discussion & Analysis for the LAMMICO RRGPrepares miscellaneous reconciliations, analyses and graphs as neededPrepares insurance financial reports using software and completing projects to ensure compliance with federal, state, and other regulatory reporting requirementsConducts monthly and yearly variance analysisReviews the subsidiary’s operating payables for appropriate account coding for the LAMMICO RRG and MIPrepares deductible billingsDevelops accounting procedures for LAMMICO RRG and MI and oversees all accounting functionsEvaluates manual and automated financial accounting work processes, systems, and procedures for efficiency of workflow and conformance to principles of accountingCoordinates with outside actuarial consultants, by providing claim data and assisting in claim and reserve analysis necessary for financial reporting for the RRGResponsible for working with outside auditing firm for the annual audit of the RRGPrepares quarterly reinsurance entries and reinsurance reconciliationsWorks with reinsurance broker on resolving any reinsurance issuesMaintains reinsurance treaties in softwareResponsible for updating all internal control memos used by outside auditors as it relates to all areas of the RRGResponsible for working with state examiners for the tri-annual state examinationProvides general supervision to accounting assistantsResponsible for training VPs on the use of the reporting software for quarterly budget to actual analysisResponsible for training and questions on report writing of the Senior AccountantsResponsible for monitoring NILS InSource for state statute and insurance regulatory changes that affect financial regulatory filingsResponsible for maintaining reinsurance system softwareAssist with testing of operational systems used by the accounting departmentSecondary Functions/Responsibilities:Other responsibilities and special projects as assignedAttends and participates in staff meetingsServes on in-house committees for the Finance Department, as neededEducation, Experience and SkillsRequired:Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and CPA requiredFour years of experience in the area of specialty (accounting or auditing)Strong customer focus and team orientationAbility to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive company informationCommitment to continuing industry and individual functional educationStrong decision making skillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to interact and work effectively with employees at all levels within the organizationAbility to manage time, set priorities and work independently; ability to organize, analyze, and interpret informationProficiency in the use of Microsoft Office ProgramsDesired:Insurance industry experienceOne to two years public accounting experienceExperience with Workday and Adaptive