Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

US GAAP | Big 4 Public Accounting Experience Preferred | CPA Required | Hybrid - Raleigh, NC

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting to join its Controllership team. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting within a regulated environment.

This opportunity is well suited for candidates with a strong public accounting background (Big 4 or national/regional firms preferred) who are looking to transition into an in-house financial reporting role with continued exposure to technical accounting and regulatory matters.

• Prepare and file financial statements in compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks, including GAAP, statutory accounting, and state insurance department requirements
• Reconcile statutory and GAAP financial statements to internal management reporting
• Prepare journal entries and perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations with clear, well-documented support
• Monitor updates to accounting standards and regulatory guidance and assist with implementation as needed
• Coordinate with external auditors during financial statement audits and regulatory examinations, ensuring timely completion and resolution of audit items
• Collaborate with internal audit on control testing and compliance activities throughout the year
• Maintain and support internal control processes to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting
• Analyze financial results to identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve reporting efficiency
• Provide technical accounting support to cross-functional teams as business needs arise

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business
  , or a related field
• CPA required
• 3-4+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience, preferably from Big 4 or other public accounting firms
• Prior experience in insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries highly preferred
• Familiarity with insurance accounting and statutory reporting is a plus
• Strong technical accounting foundation, ideally gained through public accounting experience
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  
  Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, with respect for diverse viewpoints