Senior Accountant
The Jonus Group•Chicago, IL
•Hybrid
About The Position
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their growing accounting team. This position offers the opportunity to work within the insurance industry, supporting financial reporting, reinsurance accounting, account reconciliations, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, excellent analytical skills, and a desire to contribute to a collaborative and fast-paced environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data while supporting both internal stakeholders and external reporting requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- 5 years of accounting experience
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP required
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
- Experience with accounting software and financial reporting systems
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of accounting controls and financial reporting processes
Nice To Haves
- CPA designation preferred, but not required
- Insurance industry experience strongly preferred
- Exposure to Statutory Accounting Principles (STAT) preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly reinsurance reports for internal and external reporting purposes
- Analyze, reconcile, and maintain general ledger accounts
- Review financial results and investigate fluctuations, trends, and variances
- Develop and prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses
- Maintain and update reinsurance structures for new and renewal business
- Process reinsurance premium transactions and excess loss activity
- Review and validate reinsurer certificates against account data
- Assist with quarterly management reporting and financial analysis
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), and company policies
- Support tax-related reporting requirements and maintain awareness of applicable regulations
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and maintain documentation of procedures
- Utilize accounting systems, reporting tools, and advanced Excel functions to support financial operations
- Monitor reporting deadlines and ensure timely completion of deliverables
- Provide exceptional service and support to both internal and external business partners
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive financial information
- Serve as a backup approver for audits, structure changes, and account updates when needed
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
