Sr Accountant
The Hartford•Hartford, CT
•$76,000 - $114,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The senior accountant position will be responsible for analyzing and reporting on The Hartford’s investment results. Primary responsibilities include supporting SEC reporting, credit loss reviews, and investment-related financial reporting. The position provides a macro overview of the investment portfolio with regular interaction with investment analysts, sector heads, finance leadership, and senior members of the HIMCO platform.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 2+ years experience
- Familiarity with GAAP accounting and a strong control mindset
- Proven track record of taking initiative to research and resolve issues, with a desire to continue learning in a rapidly changing environment
- Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to react and successfully balance multiple competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment under strict time constraints
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CPA-track a plus
- Big 4 firm or industry-related experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze investment-related disclosures included in The Hartford’s 10Qs, 10Ks, Investor Financial Supplement
- Develop and support information delivery related to the invested asset portfolio, including additional financial reporting requirements and ad hoc requests
- Assist in the quarterly credit loss review and yield update process. Analyze investment trends and market factors to inform discussions regarding loss expectations and quantitative cash flow modeling outcomes, including discussions with investment analysts and sector heads. Support materials presented to senior HIMCO and Corporate Finance leadership as part of the quarterly credit loss governance process.
- Assist in evaluating market developments, valuation considerations, and accounting implications across a diverse investment portfolio.
- Support a strong control environment through the execution, documentation, and testing of SOX controls
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives by leveraging the investment accounting system, data warehouse, TM1, A.I.-enabled tools, and other technologies
- Assist in the research and implementation of new investment accounting guidance and disclosures
Benefits
- short-term or annual bonuses
- long-term incentives
- on-the-spot recognition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
