Senior Accountant

Premier Payroll Administration•Farmers Branch, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible for statutory reporting and will work within the insurance industry. This role involves performing monthly and quarterly closing processes, preparing journal entries for insurance and investment activities, and reviewing various account reconciliations. The position requires the preparation of USGAAP financial statements and reports related to insurance or investment activity. A key part of the role includes preparing schedules and exhibits for statutory statements, assisting with audited statutory financial statements, and supporting external auditors with HUD audits. Additionally, the Senior Accountant will support other regulatory reporting requirements and respond to requests from auditors, rating agencies, and regulatory bodies. Continuous process improvement is also a focus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
6+ years of full-cycle accounting experience.
Experience in preparing bank and general ledger account reconciliations, journal entries, and quarterly and annual financial closings.
Understanding of USGAAP.
General understanding of investments, including real estate and mortgage loans.
Excellent personal computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Knowledge of General Ledger Systems and Regulatory Filing Systems, or other insurance-specific financial applications experience.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Good organizational and referencing skills related to work papers, financial statements, and schedules prepared.

Nice To Haves

3+ years in a Life Insurance company.
Excel proficiency is a plus.
Experience with SRQ and AmBest preparation is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform monthly and quarterly closing processes, including preparing and posting journal entries for insurance and investment activities (real estate and mortgage loans).
Prepare or review bank account, general ledger account, and par-value reconciliations.
Prepare USGAAP financial statements for non-insurance entities, including footnotes.
Create monthly financial reports regarding insurance or investment activity, as needed.
Prepare schedules and exhibits for quarterly and annual statutory statements, including but not limited to Schedule A, B, or E.
Assist in the preparation of audited statutory financial statements, including footnotes.
Assist external auditors in the preparation of HUD audits related to real estate investments.
Support other regulatory reporting requirements, including MD&A, Risk-Based Capital, AmBest, and SRQ filings.
Respond to or assist with requests from external auditors, rating agencies, and regulatory bodies.
Prepare and/or assist with state regulatory filings, if required.
Identify and recommend continuous process improvements.