Senior Accountant in Cherry Hill, NJ at Accounting Now

Job Description

Job Description – Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant reports to the Controller and also works closely with the Chief Financial Officer and other department heads. The ideal candidate would have a bachelor’s degree in accounting (or equivalent) with experience in both public accounting and statutory (insurance) accounting. Property and casualty insurance experience is preferred, but not required.

Job Description

• Prepare various daily, weekly, and monthly dashboards to aid management in evaluating both the financial and qualitative metrics of the business

• Prepare financial statements by line of business to evaluate the profitability of various different product offerings

• Record various monthly general journal entries in connection with monthly closing process; including cash, premium and loss entries

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual statutory statements

• Bank and other account reconciliations completed on a monthly basis

• Prepare quarterly and annual statement work papers

• Assist in the annual audit, including compiling audit work papers and drafting audit reports

• Assist Finance department in a myriad of other projects and initiatives as needed such as budgeting, forecasting, state/regulator presentations, etc.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in accounting (or equivalent)

• Advanced in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V-Lookups, etc.)

• Proficient in Microsoft Access

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Must have strong organizational skills

• Willingness to work additional hours when necessary

• Ability to multi-task

• Audit experience desired

Job Type: Full-time

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Salary: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office with some days remote

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift; Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

• public accounting or insurance accounting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)