Supervising Accountant

Liberty Mutual Group; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Group is seeking an Accounting Supervisor for USRM Financial Operations Controls to supervise a team, oversee daily work with our offshore partner, and drive close, reconciliations, and control activities for the $36 billion USRM business and GRS NA. This hands-on role combines accounting expertise with strong leadership to coach others and ensure timely, accurate reporting.

The supervisor will partner with the Accounting Manager to maintain the book close, support audits, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent accounting experience.
• CPA or advanced degree preferred.
• 4-6 years of accounting experience, preferably in insurance or financial services.
• 1–2 years of lead or supervisory experience, or demonstrated leadership in a senior individual contributor role.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting practices, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Familiarity with statutory accounting and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with offshore or outsourced teams preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with reconciliation tools or ERP systems a plus.
• Experience using or a strong interest in learning AI, with a willingness to explore and adopt new technologies that improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Book Close & Financial Reporting: Coordinate and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual book close activities.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Document and maintain internal control procedures; support audit activities.
• Systems, Data & Process Improvement: Understand data flows and assist in system/process changes.
• People Leadership & Development: Supervise a team, coach and train members, support performance reviews.
• Cross-team Coordination: Facilitate handoffs between onshore and offshore teams and work with vendor integrations.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting

Excel

Audit

Internal Controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

CPA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Reconciliation tools

ERP systems

Job description

DescriptionAccounting Supervisor – USRM Financial Operations ControlsAbout the RoleAre you a detail-oriented problem-solver with a strong financial background who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, and helping others grow? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment? If so, we want to hear from you. As the Accounting Supervisor for USRM Financial Operations Controls, you will supervise a team and oversee the day-to-day work of our offshore partner. Together, you'll execute the close, reconciliation, and control activities that support receivables for our $36 billion USRM business and GRS NA.This is a hands-on opportunity to apply your accounting expertise and grow your leadership skills. You'll work closely with the Accounting Manager to keep book close and reporting accurate and timely. You'll also help build and execute controls within our newly modernized billing ecosystem, which is in the early stages of development. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills, sound judgment, and a genuine interest in coaching others todo their best work.Key Responsibilities:Book Close & Financial ReportingCoordinate and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual book close activities, monitoring progress against the close calendar and resolving issues as they arise.Review and approve account reconciliations, GL balancing, and journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, escalating items as appropriate.Perform complex accounting activities, financial analyses, and research and escalate accounting policy questions when needed.Internal Controls & ComplianceExecute, document, and maintain internal control procedures that support accurate and timely financial reporting.Support internal and external audit activities, including preparing audit requests, coordinating annual accounts receivable confirmations, and responding to auditor inquiries.Monitor control performance and identify breakdowns, resolving issues within your scope and escalating others promptly.Systems, Data & Process ImprovementBuild a working understanding of how data flows from financial systems to the accounting function, and identify the impacts of system or process changes.Support the integration of new vendors, systems, and product lines into reconciliation and balancing activities.Participate in user acceptance testing, stakeholder sessions, and demos, and collaborate with development squads on system enhancements.Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy, and recommend and implement process improvements.People Leadership & DevelopmentSupervise a team of Senior Accountants, supporting daily work to balance priorities and workload.Coach and train team members, provide input on performance reviews, and support their development goals.Participate in team projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and engagement activities.Facilitate seamless handoffs and communication between our onshore and offshore teams, serving as the first point of escalationQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent accounting experience. CPA or advanced degree preferred.4-6 years of accounting experience, preferably in insurance or financial services.1–2 years of lead or supervisory experience, or demonstrated leadership in a senior individual contributor role.Strong working knowledge of accounting practices, account reconciliations, and journal entries.Familiarity with statutory accounting and compliance requirements.Experience working with offshore or outsourced teams preferred.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate clearly in non-technical terms.Advanced Excel skills; experience with reconciliation tools or ERP systems a plus.Experience using or a strong interest in learning AI, with a willingness to explore and adopt new technologies that improve processes.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business (or equivalent accounting experience)5+ years of related experienceBroad knowledge of accounting practices and proceduresUnderstanding of statutory accounting fundamental and related financial statementsCPA preferredAbout UsPay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefitsLiberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.Fair Chance NoticesCaliforniaLos Angeles IncorporatedLos Angeles UnincorporatedPhiladelphiaSan Francisco