Senior Financial Accountant

Description

The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for managing monthly close activities, maintaining the general ledger, performing payroll-related accounting, preparing bank reconciliations, supporting external audits, and producing financial reporting for the company and its managed agent operations. The role also supports budgeting, board of directors’ fee administration, and premium/carrier reporting. Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment are essential.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Month-End Close, General Ledger & Reporting

• Prepare monthly journal entries and complete assigned account reconciliations within established close timelines.
• Perform timely and accurate bank reconciliations for all bank accounts, researching and resolving reconciling items.
• Analyze monthly account activity, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare monthly activity schedules, summary financial reports, and monthly financial statements with supporting documentation for management review.
• Prepare fixed asset updates, including adding new assets or reviewing depreciation schedules as needed.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals. Partner with HR regarding payroll adjustments and compliance.
• Maintain the finance accounting system, including account setup, mapping, and monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare deferred compensation accounting, including documentation management, uploads, reconciliations, and payout coordination.

Audit Support & Reporting Responsibilities

• Prepare audit schedules and provide detailed support to external auditors during year-end and interim audit cycles.
• Assist in drafting and compiling supporting documentation for financial reporting requirements.
• Provide support and prepare schedules for the triannual Department of Insurance audits.

Budgeting & Variance Analysis

• Coordinate the preparation of the annual operating expense budget and maintain documentation throughout the review process.
• Upload and reconcile budget data in financial systems.
• Analyze departmental budget variances and prepare monthly variance reporting; respond to inquiries as needed.

Managed Agent / Subsidiary Accounting

• Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements for managed agent and subsidiary operations.
• Submit monthly premium reporting to strategic partners.
• Prepare and maintain cost allocation calculations and supporting schedules to ensure accurate distribution of shared expenses across managed agent and subsidiary lines.
• Support financial documentation, reporting requirements, and performance obligations outlined in managed agent and subsidiary agreements.

Qualifications

• BA in Accounting preferred; CPA a plus; 3–5+ years accounting/financial analysis
• Strong GAAP accounting knowledge; advanced Excel skills
• Proficient with accounting systems; highly detail-oriented and analytical
• Strong communication skills; able to work independently and meet deadlines

Core Competencies

• Time Management: Prioritizes effectively to meet deadlines.
• Problem Solving: Uses sound judgment and analytical skills.
• Process Management: Identifies efficient workflows and improves processes.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrates strong accounting and system proficiency.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.