Senior Financial Statutory/GAAP Accountant

About the role

Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Financial Statutory Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Support the Statutory and GAAP Insurance Accounting and Financial Reporting functions of the Group Profit Center.
• Prepare regulatory and audited financial statements along with related supporting documentation and workpapers for internal and external auditors; assist in audit completion as required.
• Prepare Board Reports, including Board and Audit Committee material, by conducting analytical research and documentation on account variance.
• Act as the Oracle Super User and primary go‑to person in the department for questions maintenance related to Oracle and related modules.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile key accounts and analyze financial data included in the development of Group Profit Center monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Add ad‑hoc reports and analysis for management analysis and reporting.
• Identify, communicate, and implement process improvement projects to enhance accounting and reporting controls and provide efficiencies in the financial reporting process.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience (GAAP, Statutory, and Oracle Ledger).
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Regulatory or public accounting experience a plus.
• Understanding of Statutory and/or GAAP accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated experience prioritizing work to perform and complete multiple tasks and projects within specific deliverable periods.

Skills

• Detail‑oriented mindset to ensure accuracy of data contained in general ledger, account reconciliations, and workpapers that support financial statements.
• Experience with MS Excel, Oracle Ledger, and SmartView reporting.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Excel, Oracle Ledger, and SmartView.

Benefits

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill‑building, leadership development, and philanthropic opportunities, we provide ways to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well‑being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full‑time eligible employees; interns are not eligible for most company benefits.

Pay

Salary Range: $82,770.00 - $135,975.00. The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Schedule

Location: Hybrid – 3 days in office located in Hudson Yards, NYC, or Holmdel NJ; 2 days WFH.