Senior Accountant, Statutory Financial Reporting

Prosperity Life Group•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a detail‑oriented Statutory Financial Reporting Senior Accountant to support the preparation of financial statements in accordance with NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership of their work, applies sound professional judgment, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes and reporting quality. Experience with external audits and life & annuity insurance companies is a strong plus.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Strong attention to detail, even under tight reporting deadlines
Ownership mindset with a continuous improvement orientation
Well‑developed analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
2+ years of relevant professional experience
Experience preparing financial statements and supporting financial reporting processes
Working knowledge of NAIC Statutory Accounting Practices (SAP)
Statutory Financial Reporting (NAIC SAP): Working knowledge of statutory accounting principles and experience supporting quarterly and annual statutory financial statements
Close & Journal Entry Management: Hands-on experience preparing and recording journal entries as part of monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles
Reconciliations & Data Accuracy: Strong ability to reconcile general ledger balances to source data and identify variances or data issues
Disclosure & Documentation Alignment: Experience maintaining organized support and ensuring consistency of disclosures and reporting documentation across entities
Audit Support: Proven ability to partner with internal and external auditors by preparing schedules, documentation, and clear explanations
Process Improvement Mindset: Proactive in identifying opportunities to reduce manual effort, streamline reporting processes, and improve controls
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical approach with the ability to exercise professional judgment and resolve reporting issues independently
Advanced Excel Capabilities: High level of proficiency using Excel to support reconciliations, analysis, and financial reporting
Collaboration & Communication: Clear communicator who works effectively with cross‑functional finance partners under deadline‑driven environments

Nice To Haves

Experience with external audits
Experience with life & annuity insurance companies

Responsibilities

Prepare and record journal entries as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close
Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual statutory financial statements in accordance with NAIC SAP
Maintain clear, organized support for reported balances and disclosures
Perform reconciliations between general ledger balances and underlying source data
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial information across reporting periods
Align disclosures and supporting documentation across multiple legal entities
Ensure documentation meets internal standards and external reporting requirements
Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes and enhance existing reporting workflows
Collaborate closely with members of the finance team to support compliance and reporting objectives
Support external audits by preparing requested schedules, documentation, and explanations
Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the broader financial reporting function