Jobs · Accounting · New York

Senior Accountant, Statutory Financial Reporting

Prosperity Life · New York, NY · 3 wk ago
Accounting$90k–$110k/yrFull-time

About the role

We're looking for a detail-oriented Statutory Financial Reporting Senior Accountant to support the preparation of financial statements in accordance with NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP).

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and record journal entries as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close
  • Aid in the preparation of quarterly and annual statutory financial statements in accordance with NAIC SAP
  • Maintain clear, organized support for reported balances and disclosures
  • Perform reconciliations between general ledger balances and underlying source data
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial information across reporting periods
  • Align disclosures and supporting documentation across multiple legal entities
  • Ensure documentation meets internal standards and external reporting requirements
  • Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes and enhance existing reporting workflows
  • Collaborate closely with members of the finance team to support compliance and reporting objectives
  • Support external audits by preparing requested schedules, documentation, and explanations
  • Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the broader financial reporting function

Core Competencies

  • Statutory Financial Reporting (NAIC SAP): Working knowledge of statutory accounting principles and experience supporting quarterly and annual statutory financial statements
  • Close & Journal Entry Management: Hands-on experience preparing and recording journal entries as part of monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles
  • Reconciliations & Data Accuracy: Strong ability to reconcile general ledger balances to source data and identify variances or data issues
  • Disclosure & Documentation Alignment: Experience maintaining organized support and ensuring consistency of disclosures and reporting documentation across entities
  • Audit Support: Proven ability to partner with internal and external auditors by preparing schedules, documentation, and clear explanations
  • Process Improvement Mindset: Proactive in identifying opportunities to reduce manual effort, streamline reporting processes, and improve controls
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical approach with the ability to exercise professional judgment and resolve reporting issues independently
  • Advanced Excel Capabilities: High level of proficiency using Excel to support reconciliations, analysis, and financial reporting
  • Collaboration & Communication: Clear communicator who works effectively with cross-functional finance partners under deadline-driven environments

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
  • Strong attention to detail, even under tight reporting deadlines
  • Ownership mindset with a continuous improvement orientation
  • Well-developed analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
  • 2+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience preparing financial statements and supporting financial reporting processes
  • Working knowledge of NAIC Statutory Accounting Practices (SAP)

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