Senior Financial Statutory/GAAP Accountant

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is seeking a Senior Financial Statutory Accountant to support statutory and GAAP accounting and financial reporting for the Group Profit Center. Location is hybrid, with 3 in-office days in Hudson Yards, NYC, and 2 days of remote work.

Responsibilities include preparing regulatory and audited financial statements, board materials, and analytical research on variances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of related experience (GAAP, Statutory, and Oracle Ledger). CPA preferred but not required.
• Understanding of Statutory and/or GAAP accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory and GAAP financial statements and supporting documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Prepare Board Reports and Audit Committee materials with analytical research on account variance.
• Maintain Oracle modules; serve as SME for Oracle-related questions and maintenance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical mindset

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/economics

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle Ledger

MS Excel

SmartView

Job description

Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Financial Statutory Accountant. This role will support the Statutory and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) Insurance Accounting and Financial Reporting functions of the Group Profit Center.

In this position, you will support a combination of statutory and GAAP subsidiaries while preparing Regulatory and Audited Financial Statements along with related supporting documentation and workpapers for the internal and external auditors and assisting in the completion of audits as required.

In addition, you will prepare Board Reports, including Board and Audit Committee material by conducting analytical research and documentation on account variance.

You should be an Oracle Super User and the primary go to person in the Dept for questions maintenance related to Oracle and related modules.

To be successful in this position, you should possess a detail-oriented mindset to ensure accuracy of data contained in general ledger, account reconciliations and workpapers that support financial statements.

Developing strong computer skills especially in the use of MS Excel, Oracle Ledger and SmartView reporting.

You will Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules. Reconcile key accounts and analysis of financial data included in the development of Group Profit Center monthly and quarterly financial statements.

Prepare Board and Audit Committee material including analytical research and documentation on account variance.

Act as SME for questions maintenance related to Oracle and related modules.

Add Ad Hoc Reports and Analysis for Management Analysis and Reporting.

Identify, communicate, and implement process improvement projects to enhance accounting and reporting controls and provide efficiencies in the financial reporting process.

You have 3+ years of related experience (GAAP, Statutory, and Oracle Ledger). CPA preferred but not required. Regulatory, public accounting a plus.

Understanding of Statutory and / or GAAP accounting.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics preferred or equivalent work experience.

Demonstrated experience prioritizing work to perform and complete multiple tasks and projects within specific deliverable periods. Detail-oriented mindset to ensure accuracy of data contained in general ledger, account reconciliations and workpapers that support financial statements. Experience with MS Excel, Oracle Ledger and SmartView reporting.

Location Hybrid - 3 days in office located in Hudson Yards, NYC, or Holmdel NJ. 2 days WFH.

Salary Range: $82,770.00 - $135,975.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.

Visa Sponsorship Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment-based visas (e.g., such as an H-1B). In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship/support now or at any time in the future.

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