Accountant - Senior or Lead

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As a senior or lead accounting financial reporting specialist on the GAAP Financial Reporting team, you’ll complete and review complex GAAP and SEC financial reporting tasks. You’ll prepare and analyze financial statement schedules to support external reporting, including various SEC filings. You’ll monitor accounting and financial reporting changes from the FASB and SEC and maintain compliance with internal SOX controls. You’ll also monitor changes, conduct research, and ensure compliance for accurate financial reporting, and update company accounting and reporting policies and procedures.

In addition, you’ll train, direct workflow, and review responsibilities of lower‑level financial reporting specialists and lead projects.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or related field of study (e.g. Finance) and a minimum of 4 years related accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a specialized area (e.g., reinsurance, investments), financial reporting, or public accounting experience.

• Experienced accountant with expertise in quarterly and year‑end financial reporting.
• Strong background in GAAP accounting principles and SEC reporting requirements, and a consistent track record in delivering accurate and compliant financial reports.
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, and listening) and organizational skills (planning, time management, and priority management).
• Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to identify and communicate accounting and financial reporting issues to management in a timely and concise manner.

• $74,000 - $119,500/year depending on position level.
• Gainshare annual cash incentive program up to 30% of your eligible earnings, based on company performance.

• 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 6%.
• Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care.
• Wellness & mental health programs.
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance.
• Paid time off including volunteer time off.
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long‑term disability.
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay.
• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups.
• Career development & tuition assistance.
• Onsite gym & healthcare at large locations.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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