Virtual
Senior Accountant Financial Reporting
Virtual, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Vaco is working with a well-established company in the insurance and financial services industry, known for their commitment to customer service and financial integrity. We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant Financial Reporting to join our client in Costa Mesa, CA.
As a Senior Accountant Financial Reporting, you will play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. You will be responsible for assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting tasks, as well as ad-hoc or special projects typical of statutory financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with month-end close duties, including preparing journal entries, researching expense variances, and investigating data discrepancies.
Perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure account activity and balances align with expected results; resolve reconciling items promptly.
Prepare assigned quarterly and annual statutory financial statements and exhibits accurately and on time.
Complete and submit other assigned regulatory filings accurately and timely.
Work cross-functionally with other departments to understand business and data requirements; propose and help implement solutions to improve the accuracy of general ledger balances and transactions.
Fulfill assigned internal and external auditor requests.
Identify, implement, and document process improvements.
Complete ad-hoc projects or tasks as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent.
5+ years of progressive and relevant accounting experience.
Strong understanding of GAAP and/or statutory accounting principles.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with different departments.
Driven, detail-oriented, and strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to identify issues and provide recommendations for process improvements.
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing tasks and timelines.
Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Willingness to work extra hours as necessary.
Prior experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle and Hyperion.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
CPA license and prior insurance industry experience is a plus.
As a Senior Accountant Financial Reporting, you will play a crucial role in ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. You will be responsible for assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting tasks, as well as ad-hoc or special projects typical of statutory financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with month-end close duties, including preparing journal entries, researching expense variances, and investigating data discrepancies.
Perform monthly account reconciliations to ensure account activity and balances align with expected results; resolve reconciling items promptly.
Prepare assigned quarterly and annual statutory financial statements and exhibits accurately and on time.
Complete and submit other assigned regulatory filings accurately and timely.
Work cross-functionally with other departments to understand business and data requirements; propose and help implement solutions to improve the accuracy of general ledger balances and transactions.
Fulfill assigned internal and external auditor requests.
Identify, implement, and document process improvements.
Complete ad-hoc projects or tasks as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent.
5+ years of progressive and relevant accounting experience.
Strong understanding of GAAP and/or statutory accounting principles.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with different departments.
Driven, detail-oriented, and strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to identify issues and provide recommendations for process improvements.
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing tasks and timelines.
Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Willingness to work extra hours as necessary.
Prior experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle and Hyperion.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
CPA license and prior insurance industry experience is a plus.