A publicly-traded, multi-billion-dollar insurance and financial services company, is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Accountant to join the Accounting team in downtown Chicago! This is a fantastic role for a strong performer who is looking to greatly expand their knowledge within a multi-faceted insurance company (P&C, life, health) that has exposure to SEC, GAAP, and statutory accounting. This organization has a proven track record for developing its people for higher roles within the department as well as other functions and across its operating entities.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries
• Prepare and/or review monthly account reconciliations
• Consolidate company operating information for internal and external financial reporting
• Work with internal and external auditors and provide necessary support
• Prepare analytical schedules, analyze variances, and provide support for internal requests
• Actively identify, lead, manage, and complete process improvement projects
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements
• Additional responsibilities, as assigned

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting
• 5-8 years of experience in corporate accounting - insurance / financial services experience is a plus
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• Familiarity with US GAAP, familiarity with statutory accounting principles is a plus
• Experience navigating a large ERP environment
• Proficiency in MS Office products - intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Experience in Workday and Blackline a strong plus

Posted On: Thursday, March 9, 2023