Sr. Accountant

Science and Nature Laboratory SAS; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Science and Nature Laboratory SAS seeks an experienced accountant to participate in the accounting, reporting process and production of financial reports. You will support senior management with analyses and drive accurate monthly and annual statements.

The role requires a degree in accounting with at least 3 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with financial statement preparation and regulatory filings. CPA is an asset and Oracle Financials knowledge is helpful.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree required; minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• CPA designation, an asset.
• Audit experience, an asset.
• Proficient with general accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
• Experience in full-cycle period-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; intermediate to advanced computer skills.
• Experience in life insurance and/or reinsurance industry, an asset.
• Knowledge of Oracle Financials, an asset.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review financial reporting.
• Production of monthly and year-end financial statements in accordance with statutory reporting and U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial analyses and reports.
• Analyze and interpret financial data, including variances between budget and actual results.
• Budgeting process, analysis and financial projections.
• Ensure all financial reporting, operations, and transactions are compliant with internal policies and regulatory standards and controls.
• Process journal entries and prepare reconciliations as part of the monthly period end close process.
• Coordinate and prepare filings of financial reports and other information required by regulatory agencies, senior management, fiscal authorities and other, for the companies under your responsibility.
• Prepare quarterly and annual statutory filings as required by the NAIC (Blue Book).
• Assist with interim and year-end financial statement audits.
• Prepare and coordinate corporate and state income tax filings.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Skills

General accounting

Full-cycle close

Financial statements

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

You will contribute to the success of the organization by actively participating in the accounting, reporting process and production of financial reports. You will also support senior management with various requests and analysis.

Areas of responsibility:

• Coordinate and review financial reporting:
• Production of monthly and year-end financial statements in accordance with statutory reporting and U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial analyses and reports.
• Analyze and interpret financial data, including variances between budget and actual results.
• Budgeting process, analysis and financial projections.
• Ensure all financial reporting, operations, and transactions are compliant with internal policies and regulatory standards and controls.
• Process journal entries and prepare reconciliations as part of the monthly period end close process.
• Coordinate and prepare filings of financial reports and other information required by regulatory agencies, senior management, fiscal authorities and other, for the companies under your responsibility.
• Prepare quarterly and annual statutory filings as required by the NAIC (Blue Book).
• Assist with interim and year-end financial statement audits.
• Prepare and coordinate corporate and state income tax filings.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Accounting degree; minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience
• CPA designation, an asset
• Audit experience, an asset
• Proficient with general accounting concepts, practices and procedures
• Experience in full-cycle period-end close and financial statement preparation
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Experience in life insurance and/or reinsurance industry, an asset
• Knowledge of Oracle Financials, an asset
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; strong attention to detail