Sr. Accountant

Hartford Fire Ins. Co; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford in Hartford, CT, a leading insurance company, is seeking a Sr Accountant for the Financial Integrity group within Accounting Controls. This hybrid role requires in-office presence three days a week (Tue–Thu) in Hartford, CT, with responsibilities across cash control processes for Employee Benefits and Property & Casualty lines.

Key duties include month-end close, journal entries, audits, and process improvements using Gen AI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred; CPA a plus.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with detail orientation.
• Proficiency in Excel and data query tools; ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily/monthly reconciliation of complex balance sheet accounts (cash suspense and other items).
• Prepare standard and ad hoc journal entries.
• Provide financial controls and balancing support for projects (premium, commissions, claims, tax) and partner with treasury, compliance, legal, IT and operations.
• Evaluate and improve processes using Gen AI tools.
• Support audits (SOX, internal/external) and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in system projects, platform updates, and acquisitions/divestitures.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses and propose solutions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Microsoft Excel

Data query tools

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

CPA preferred

Tools

Data query tools

Job description

Sr Accountant - FA08BE We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. This position is within the Financial Integrity group within the Accounting Controls organization. The immediate focus of this position is to assume daily and month end responsibilities over the cash control processes within Employee Benefits (EB) and Property Casualty (PC). This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in the office (Hartford, CT) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Able to perform daily/monthly reconciliation of complex balance sheet accounts for cash suspense and other financial statement line item accounts.
• Complete standard and adhoc journal entries.
• Provide financial controls and balancing support for projects concerning premium, commission, claim processing, and tax reporting as well as supporting both internal and external business partners in treasury, compliance, legal, IT, operations, and various other groups.
• Evaluate and improve existing processes, workflows, and procedures by utilizing Gen AI tools.
• Support various audit needs including those to support The Hartford’s policies, SOX, internal audit, external audit or other regulatory bodies.
• Participate in projects impacting the financial systems which include updates to existing platforms, integration of newly purchased applications, and special projects in result of acquisitions or divestitures.
• Participate in special projects requiring accounting expertise, conducts ad-hoc analyses as needed, and provides solution options;

What are we looking for?

• Accounting or Finance Degree Preferred, CPA a plus
• Critical thinking, analytical and quantitative skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently, but also to contribute as part of a team.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with each of our business partner groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data query tools.
• General understanding of Cash Receipts and Cash Disbursements that support Paid Claims and Collected Premiums or Recoveries.
• General understanding of The Hartford’s Products, Premium and Claim Cycles a plus.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $76,000 - $114,000

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

Every day, a day to do right. Showing up for people isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are – and have been for more than 200 years. We’re devoted to finding innovative ways to serve our customers, communities and employees—continually asking ourselves what more we can do. Is our policy language as simple and inclusive as it can be? Can we better help businesses navigate our ever-changing world? What else can we do to destigmatize mental health in the workplace? Can we make our communities more equitable? That we can rise to the challenge of these questions is due in no small part to our company values that our employees have shaped and defined. And while how we contribute looks different for each of us, it’s these values that drive all of us to do more and to do better every day.