Senior Accountant, Statutory Accounting

Position Summary

This individual will be responsible for numerous activities within the Department with a primary focus on the MidCorp and Entertainment business as well as have opportunities to liaise with various other business units and supporting departments. This role offers the opportunity for the individual to grow and develop within the Finance Department. The position will provide exposure to the Company’s various divisions and operations and provide insight into how the business is managed. This individual will have a high level of interaction with other members of the finance teams throughout the organization as well as interaction with other support teams.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Prepare and book Statutory journal entries
• Work with various departments to obtain required data for statutory filings while developing strong relationships
• Interact with various levels of management to obtain understanding of processes, risks, and controls
• Provide executable recommendations that improve operations and finance functions
• Aid with projects and initiatives within the Department

Required Skills And Abilities

• Ability to evaluate processes to identify opportunities for improvement
• Critical thinking and robust analytical and documentation skills
• Extensive understanding of Statutory Accounting Principles
• Knowledge of property & casualty insurance operations
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Willingness to proactively collaborate and share information with other members of the team and the broader Finance group
• Capability to function in a team environment while assuming increased responsibilities within a dynamic and growing organization
• Exceptional work ethic, integrity, and the ability to work autonomously while effectively managing expectations
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to use complex formulas to manipulate large volume of data
• Experience with Cognos, Alteryx, Workday, Sovos/Wings, GAIN Compliance and One Stream a plus

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance
• 3-5 years of accounting or finance experience with a property and casualty insurance organization
• Statutory accounting knowledge including preparation of annual statements and supplements