Sr Accountant, Financial Reporting - GAAP

United Fire Group Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive compensation

Medical, dental, vision & life

Retirement plans with employer contrib

Generous time-off

Job summary

United Fire Group in Atlanta seeks a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting - GAAP to support quarterly and annual consolidated statements, SEC filings, and related disclosures. You will work with Finance teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

The role emphasizes internal controls, process improvements, SOX, and collaboration with operations and IT on finance transformation. 5+ years in financial reporting, CPA preferred, and strong Excel skills are desired.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years of financial reporting or insurance accounting experience.
• Experience with GAAP financial statements and disclosures preferred.
• CPA or progress toward CPA recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and SEC filings.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Support investment accounting and reporting activities.
• Maintain SOX-compliant documentation and assist with audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reporting processes.
• Mentor team members and participate in system enhancements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SEC filings

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA progress towards

Master's in accounting or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Financial systems

Job description

UFG is currently seeking a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting - GAAP who is responsible for supporting the preparation, analysis, and reporting of the Companys quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, SEC filings, and related financial reporting deliverables. This role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial information in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), SEC reporting requirements, and company policies.

Working closely with Financial Reporting leadership, Financial Accounting, Investments, FP&A, Actuarial, and other Finance teams, the Senior Accountant supports the preparation of financial statement disclosures, supporting schedules, SEC filings, and investment-related reporting. This position also assists with financial analysis, internal controls, process improvement initiatives, and audit support activities. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong financial reporting skills, attention to detail, analytical capabilities, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Reporting - GAAP

• Prepare and support the review of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, SEC filings (including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K), financial statement disclosures, supporting schedules, and related reporting documentation, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and SEC reporting requirements.
• Analyze financial results, balances, and trends and investigate unusual fluctuations or reporting variances.
• Support investment accounting and reporting activities, including preparation of investment-related schedules, analyses, and financial statement disclosures.
• Assist with implementation of new accounting standards, accounting policies, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare select journal entries and account reconciliations related to assigned financial reporting responsibilities.
• Prepare documentation supporting financial reporting conclusions and disclosure requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of financial reporting requirements, SEC developments, industry trends, and best practices.

Governance & Controls

• Maintain SOX-compliant documentation, ensuring adherence to company policies and internal control requirements.
• Assist with audit requests, including internal controls and testing evidence.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing processes, standardizing reporting, and automating data flow.
• Mentor other team members by sharing knowledge and modeling best practices in accounting and financial reporting.
• Support system enhancements and testing related to accounting or financial reporting applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations and IT to support finance transformation initiatives designed to modernize systems and standardize financial processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the finance department and company goals.

Job Specifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress toward certification preferred
• Master's degree in accounting or MBA preferred

Experience

• 5 years of financial reporting or insurance accounting experience.
• Prior experience within property and casualty insurance preferred.
• Experience preparing or supporting GAAP financial statements and related disclosures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statement presentation requirements.
• Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements and disclosure practices preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas).
• Experience with financial systems and subledgers desirable.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Process improvement mindset with ability to identify and implement efficiency enhancements.
• Critical thinking skills and sound professional judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Working Conditions

• General office environment
• Travel Requirements: Infrequent travel, only as needed

Pay Transparency Statement

UFG Insurance is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $71,598 - $94,396 annually, which represents the typical range for new hires in this role. Individual pay within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, internal equity, geography and market data.

In addition to base salary, UFG Insurance offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Annual incentive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Accident, critical Illness & short-term disability insurance
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• Generous time-off program
• Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.

This pay range disclosure is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Skills

Accounting, Accounting Consolidation, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Actuarial Skills, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Finance, Finance Software, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Disclosure, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Systems, Financial Trend Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Industry/Trade Analysis, Insurance, Investment Accounting, Investment Reporting, Journal Entries, Leadership, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Property and Casualty Insurance, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, SEC Filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Spatial Data, Support Documentation, System Test, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Vision Plan, Vlookups, Willing to Travel

United Fire Group Inc