Technical Accounting Lead

Truity Partners; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company in Wisconsin is seeking a temporary Technical Accounting Lead for a 6-month project. The role involves preparing complex journal entries, conducting balance sheet reconciliations, and resolving variances. Ideal candidates should have a degree in accounting and at least 5 years of experience in the insurance industry, along with advanced Excel skills. This opportunity is perfect for those who enjoy solving data problems and working in large ERP environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of insurance industry accounting experience required.
• Strong experience in performing deep reconciliations.
• Comfort working with large ERP environments and data sets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and approve complex journal entries.
• Perform and approve balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with IT to resolve reconciling variances.
• Analyze assigned balance sheet accounts.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Internal controls knowledge

Education

Degree in accounting

Job description

Our client is looking for a temporary Technical Accounting Lead to help with a 6-month project. If you are an insurance accountant who enjoys solving data problems, performing deep reconciliations, and working in large ERP environments, this is a unique opportunity.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Responsibilities

• Prepare and approve complex journal entries
• Perform and approve balance sheet reconciliations
• Partner with IT to investigate and resolve reconciling variances
• Assist with data testing, data mapping, and large-volume queries into the GL
• Compile support for internal and external audit requests
• Analyze assigned balance sheet accounts and document key drivers of change
• Maintain strong internal controls and process documentation
• Support offshore accounting team
• Support ad hoc accounting and data analysis projects

Requirements

• Degree in accounting required
• 5+ years ofinsurance industry accounting experience required
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets