Senior Technical Accountant

About the role

The Senior Technical Accountant plays a critical role in supporting complex statutory reporting, technical research, reconciliations, regulatory interactions, and audit matters within a dynamic insurance organization. This position is based in Omaha, NE, with up to 50% remote flexibility after a period of on-site training.

Responsibilities

• Statutory Accounting
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP)
• Review and analyze quarterly and annual statutory filings
• Conduct proactive research on emerging statutory guidance
• Support the statutory audit process
• Assist with state examinations and ongoing regulator communications
• Provide guidance on regulatory review related to group reinsurance structures, new business initiatives, and U.S./international reporting considerations
• Senior Accounting Review & Oversight
• Review and enhance Excel-based workpapers, schedules, and analytical reports
• Work across multiple systems and data feeds to validate data integrity and resolve discrepancies
• Investigate and resolve out-of-balance conditions, unexplained variances, and inconsistencies across multiple data sources
• Key Leadership Role Within Finance
• Collaborate with Finance managers, auditors, legal partners, and senior leadership
• Guide team members on complex reconciliation research and financial questions
• Evaluate existing processes, identify control gaps or inefficiencies, and recommend/implement improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (Accounting, Finance or other related field)
• MBA or CPA is a plus
• 5+ years of insurance accounting experience, with significant exposure to NAIC Statutory accounting
• Demonstrated experience working with regulators, statutory audits, and insurance filings
• Strong background in Investment, cash, and general ledger reconciliations
• Variance analysis and root-cause investigation
• Multi-source data reconciliation
• Advanced Excel skills, including creating workbooks from scratch, designing summary schedules for large data sets, pivot tables, lookups, and logic-based formulas
• Improving efficiency and accuracy of reporting tools
• Proven ability to document controls, processes, and accounting conclusions clearly and thoroughly
• Experience working under tight deadlines, including extended hours during close and year-end reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with various stakeholders

Qualifications

• Proven ability to document controls, processes, and accounting conclusions clearly and thoroughly
• Experience working under tight deadlines, including extended hours during close and year-end reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with various stakeholders
• Proven ability to document controls, processes, and accounting conclusions clearly and thoroughly
• Experience working under tight deadlines, including extended hours during close and year-end reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with various stakeholders

Skills

• Statutory Accounting
• Insurance Accounting
• Statutory Audits
• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Excel Proficiency
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management

Benefits

• Retirement and Savings Plan with 100% employer match up to 5%
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents
• Dedicated Learning & Development program for personal and professional growth
• Upfront Educational Reimbursement program
• Complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive time off policies including parental leave
• Wellness program integrated into company culture

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Nightly Shift