Senior Financial Accountant

1. Daily Routine :(List in detail all the duties performed daily.)

• Ensure that the files from the various systems have been entered into the General Ledger.
• Complete various analyses and/or comparison of accounts to isolate any necessary corrections or adjustments.
• Complete any entries for payments, reclassifications, corrections or adjustments as needed.
• Supervise administrative personnel on general correspondence, balancing, organizing financial records, filing systems and any other reporting issues.
• Work together with other departments to resolve any financial/accounting/reporting related issues. ( General Accounting, Commission Accounting, Actuaries, Legal, Tax, Reinsurance agreements)
• Monitor accounting systems and processes or any issues or problems that need to be resolved with the Information Technology department or with any other departments.

1. Periodic Routine :( List in detail all the duties performed on a regular basis less than daily such as weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.)

• Coordinate the Month-End close with various departments and with Information Technology departments in to make sure all entries are done on time.
• Complete reviews of various accounts and make or facilitate any necessary corrections.
• Complete monthly/quarterly reports to aid in analysis of financial trend date.
• Prepare GAAP/STAT entries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual Corporate templates from financials and send to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare quarterly and annual Statutory reporting for the NAIC and the States as well as any reporting agencies.
• Coordinate the distribution of the quarterly and annual Statutory reporting via hardcopy and electronic or internet filings.
• Automate processes as the opportunity arises. (via Excel or Access)
• Offer back-up to Assistant Controller of Financial Reporting by cross training on their responsibilities.

1. Occasional Duties :(List all the duties performed on other than a regular basis.)

• Various reports or analyses as determined by Sr.Vice President of Financial Reporting.
• Organize storage of financial data.
• Some exposure to Reporting Agencies, NAIC and State insurance agencies and internal departments.

Required Skills:

Tangible Skills:

• Advanced Excel and Lotus spreadsheet skills.
• Good Computer based skills.
• Past experience with accounting system change-over to new systems.
• Extensive financial reporting and analysis skills.

Intangible Skills:

• Ability to work well with other departments to aid in more efficient financial reporting functions and tools and foster goodwill between departments.
• Takes direction well yet is able to work independently without constant guidance.
• Shows initiative in daily interactions and workload.

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Certified Public Accountant preferred.
2. Experience: Prefer 10 years’ experience in accounting and financial reporting.  Life/Health insurance accounting preferred.