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Senior Accountant

Location: Park Ridge, Illinois

Category: Accountant Jobs

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Qualifications

3+ years' of professional accounting experience within the insurance industry

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience

GAAP knowledge required

Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with industry trends and seek opportunities to enhance skills/knowledge

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for the accounting, reporting and analysis functions as it relates to the organization

The expectation is to coordinate and perform the quarterly and annual close processes as well as the various accounting and administrative reporting requirements necessary

The Senior Accountant is a key contributor in the quarterly close, consolidation process, and the preparation of the Company’s internal and external financial statements, and on both a GAAP & STAT basis

Assist in preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports, and analysis

Participate in monthly accounting processes to ensure accuracy and completeness

Assist with the preparation of statutory & US GAAP financial statements including coordination of footnote disclosures with various departments

Maintain KPI's and financial reporting information

Assist with external & internal auditor requests

Job description

LHH is assisting a reputable organization in the Insurance industry searching for their next Senior Accountant. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for the accounting, reporting and analysis functions as it relates to the organization. The expectation is to coordinate and perform the quarterly and annual close processes as well as the various accounting and administrative reporting requirements necessary. The Senior Accountant is a key contributor in the quarterly close, consolidation process, and the preparation of the Company’s internal and external financial statements, and on both a GAAP & STAT basis

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports, and analysis.

• Participate in monthly accounting processes to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Assist with the preparation of statutory & US GAAP financial statements including coordination of footnote disclosures with various departments

• Maintain KPI's and financial reporting information.

• Assist with external & internal auditor requests.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' of professional accounting experience within the insurance industry

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience

• Masters and/or CPA preferred

• GAAP knowledge required

• Statutory Accounting Principles preferred

• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with industry trends and seek opportunities to enhance skills/knowledge

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