Senior Accountant
GoAuto Insurance · Baton Rouge, LA · 3 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
This role is primarily in office with hybrid options available after successful completion of training. Statutory (insurance industry) experience preferred.
About GoAuto Insurance
GoAuto is a family-oriented insurance provider headquartered in Louisiana, currently serving customers in Louisiana, Nevada, Ohio, Texas, and Georgia. Our mission is simple: make auto insurance accessible and affordable for everyone. We're not just another insurance company—we're a team that believes in treating people with respect, supporting each other, and building careers that matter.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review statutory-basis financial statements in compliance with NAIC Annual and Quarterly Statement instructions.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of Annual Statements, Quarterly Statements, and supplemental filings.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts in accordance with Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP).
- Perform detailed account reconciliations and financial variance analyses.
- Prepare and review statutory schedules, including Schedule P, Schedule F, and other required filings.
- Prepare statutory footnotes and financial disclosures.
- Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, claims, and finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Support external audits and regulatory examinations by preparing documentation and responding to requests.
- Monitor changes to statutory accounting guidance and regulatory requirements.
- Recommend and implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
- Assist with system implementations, automation projects, and mentor less experienced accounting staff as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 4+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years of insurance statutory accounting experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) and NAIC reporting requirements.
- Experience with insurance annual statement software (GAIN, OneSumX, AQS, or similar) preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- CPA or CPA-track preferred.
Preferred Experience
- Property & Casualty insurance accounting experience.
- Familiarity with Schedule P, Schedule F, reinsurance accounting, and loss reserve concepts.
- Experience working with external auditors and insurance regulators.
- Knowledge of GAAP versus statutory accounting.
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ownership and accountability
- Strong analytical mindset
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Continuous improvement orientation
- Leadership and mentoring
Benefits
- 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4%
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability & long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays (7.5 days)