Sr Accountant - Private Equity

Travelers • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

Travelers' accounting team safeguards the accuracy of financial information and controls to ensure compliance with internal policies and external requirements. The Sr Accountant is responsible for timely and accurate books and records for internal and external reporting while maintaining a strong control environment. The role includes preparing, evaluating, and completing financial activities such as journal entries, payment requests, and reconciliations.

Requirements

• At least two years of finance, accounting, financial planning, or related experience.
• Experience with accounting theory and practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with business partners.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret trends, and provide insights to management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to handle shifting priorities.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively identify ways to create more efficient business processes.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and financial reporting software such as TM1, Essbase, or Hyperion.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics.
• Professional designation such as CPA or CMA, or comparable advanced professional education.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, and analyze financial data for variance analysis, reporting, and accuracy.
• Support complex financial analyses by providing data and developing analyses for key performance metrics, including production, profitability, expense management, and staffing.
• Prepare analyses to support financial and business plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Prepare and review assigned components of routine and ad hoc internal management financial reporting to ensure complete and consistent results in accordance with corporate policies and standards.
• Prepare external financial statements, which may include GAAP, SEC, and STAT reporting.
• Perform financial controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Prepare and review documentation supporting internal and external audits.
• Provide coaching, training, and mentoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance for eligible employees and family members from the first day of employment.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching on contributions up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum.
• Paying it Forward Savings Program contributions to the employee's 401(k) when the employee makes student loan payments.
• Pension Plan funded 100% by Travelers.
• At least 20 days of paid time off annually and nine paid company holidays.
• Wellness program with tools, discounts, and resources, including resources for caregiving needs.
• Free professional counseling services, health coaching, and other mental health resources.
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level