Senior Financial Accountant

Cincinnati Financial; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,800 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Pension plan

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site facilities

Job summary

Western & Southern Financial Group is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to perform complex enterprise financial accounting and budgeting functions. The role involves preparing GL entries on statutory and GAAP bases, and delivering variance analyses and regulatory reporting.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of related experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in GL and spreadsheet tools; CPA or MBA preferred. Competitive benefits and full‑time employment are offered.

Qualifications

• Typically two to five years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of statutory and GAAP accounting rules and regulations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements with a broad business perspective.
• Proficient in general ledger accounting and spreadsheet applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares complex general ledger accounting entries for life insurance subsidiaries and non‑life entities, on both a statutory and GAAP basis.
• Partners with peers to present results to department leadership and BU analysts to support budgeting and decision‑making.
• Leads departmental initiatives and coordinates with auditors on enterprise projects.
• Performs complex account reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
• Identifies accounting issues impacting the insurance and non‑life companies and escalates as needed.

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant

The Senior Financial Accountant performs complex enterprise financial accounting and/or budgeting and cost accounting, reporting and analysis. The position is responsible for preparing complex general ledger accounting entries, regulatory, internal, and external reporting, and executing comprehensive variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepares complex general ledger accounting entries for life insurance subsidiaries and non‑life entities, on both a statutory and GAAP basis.
• Partners with organizational peers to present results to department leadership and BU analysts to support business unit decision‑making, budget analysis and strategic initiatives.
• Leads targeted departmental initiatives and serves as a resource on large‑scale enterprise initiatives as well as coordination with external stakeholders on department projects (i.e., auditors).
• Performs complex account reconciliations in order to ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Identifies accounting issues impacting the insurance and non‑life companies, researches and escalates issues.

Desired Competencies and Skills

• Typically having two to five years of related experience.
• Demonstrated working knowledge, understanding and experience interpreting, utilizing and applying statutory and GAAP accounting rules and regulations. Cite examples that demonstrate proficiency in this area.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret financial statements and apply a broad business perspective in summarizing results.
• Proficient in general ledger accounting and spreadsheet applications.
• Certified Public Accountant or MBA preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, pet insurance, life insurance, disability, fertility, maternity/caregiver & parental leave, and more.
• Retirement solution with 401(k) savings and a pension plan.
• Paid time off that increases with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Subsidized affordable parking.
• On‑site cafeteria and fitness center (including sports leagues).
• On‑site registered nurse.
• Career coaching/mentoring.
• Individualized development plans and career pathing.

Pay and Employment Type

Job Type: Full‑time. Pay: $60,800.00 - $76,000.00 per year.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Western & Southern Financial Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.