Senior Accountant - Statutory

Jobot; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our accounting and finance team in Norwalk, CT. The role focuses on financial reporting, month-end close, and compliance with GAAP within the insurance industry.

You will prepare financial statements, perform reconciliations, and assist with external reporting while collaborating with other departments to ensure accuracy and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within insurance or regulated industries.
• Strong experience with financial reporting and month-end close.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Assist with preparation of financial reporting schedules and documentation for management and external stakeholders.
• Research and apply GAAP and relevant accounting guidance to financial reporting.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts and investigate variances.
• Prepare supporting schedules for audits and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments to validate financial information.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and internal controls.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client, a growing insurance organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their accounting and finance team. This role will be responsible for supporting the company’s financial reporting processes, month-end close, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements while ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards and insurance industry requirements.

Why join us

This is an opportunity to join an established insurance organization where the Senior Accountant will play a key role in financial reporting, accounting operations, and process improvement while partnering closely with the broader finance and accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Assist with preparation of financial reporting schedules and supporting documentation for management and external stakeholders.
• Research and apply GAAP and relevant accounting guidance to financial reporting activities.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts and investigate unusual or significant variances.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist with regulatory and insurance-related financial reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.
• Collaborate with other departments to obtain and validate financial information.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Support special projects, process improvements, and other accounting initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within insurance, financial services, or another highly regulated industry.
• Strong experience with financial reporting and month-end close.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and audit support.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance industry accounting experience.
• Experience with statutory accounting (STAT) and/or insurance regulatory reporting.
• CPA or CPA-track candidate.
• Experience with financial reporting software or large-scale ERP systems.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.