Senior Accountant

Position Summary The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of the Property & Casualty insurance company, ensuring accurate financial reporting in compliance with STAT, GAAP, and regulatory requirements . This role supports month-end, quarter-end close, and year-end closing and reporting processes. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Close Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes , ensuring timely and accurate financial statements. Ensure compliance with NAIC accounting standards and state insurance department regulations. In Charge of In-House Payroll to include all state reporting requirements. Review and prepare journal entries, bank reconciliations, and supporting schedules in a monthly basis Preparation of statutory filings, including Quarterly and Annual Statements . Team Leadership Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff. Support recruitment, training, and process improvement initiatives. Internal Controls & Compliance Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting. Support external audits , regulatory examinations, and internal reviews. Systems & Process Improvement Maintain and optimize accounting systems (e.g., general ledger, sub-ledgers, insurance systems). Lead or support system implementations, upgrades, and integrations. Develop and document accounting policies and procedures. Analysis & Business Support Provide financial analysis and variance explanations to management. Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes. Qualifications Education & Certification Bachelor's degree in Accounting or MBA (required) CPA or CPA-eligible (a plus) Must be fully bilingual Experience 5-8+ years of accounting experience Prior experience in P&C insurance accounting strongly preferred Management or supervisory experience required Experience with STAT reporting and NAIC filings Prior audit or regulation examination experience Exposure to multi-state insurance requirements a plus Experience working with reinsurance a plus Technical Skills Strong knowledge of STAT and GAAP accounting Familiarity with insurance systems and reporting tools (SOVOS) Advanced Excel skills; experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage Peachtree) Soft Skills Strong leadership and communication skills High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person