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YMI Service Group

Senior Accountant

YMI Service Group, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540


Senior AccountantMust be available 2 days a week to go onsite in New Haven, CTTarget compensation is $95,000-105,000

Description/

OverviewResponsible for accounting for worldwide insurance operations, Canadian insurance operations, investment management companies, charitable 501(c) (3), or a combination thereof. Controls general ledger (G/L) activity and monthly closings. Monitors account reconciliations. Prepares or oversees preparation of various monthly and quarterly management accounts and supporting schedules, including budget vs actual financial statements. Assists with preparation of Quarterly and Annual statements. Prepares or oversees preparation of audited financial statements and accompanying footnotes. Assists with preparation of year-end schedules for external audit and appropriate year end surveys as required by rating agencies and associations. Demonstrates an advanced capability to work with accounting standards.

Core ResponsibilitiesControls general ledger activity and closing of general ledger each month, including insurance operations, investment management entities, and charitable entities (U.S. 501(c) (3) and Canadian Not-for-Profit entities).Prepares quarterly and annual statements using SAP S/4 Hanna and/or Workpaper Manager (WPM).Prepares annual audited financial statements and accompanying footnotes.Oversees monitoring of monthly account reconciliations prepared by business areas.Prepares or oversees preparation of depreciation, expense account analysis and allocation schedules.Prepares monthly, quarterly, or year-end schedules, as requested by management, external auditor, and various year-end surveys.Essential CompetenciesProfessionalism/Personal Accountability, Collaboration and Teamwork, Communication, Flexibility and Ability to Adapt to Change, Service to Customers and Clients

Aspires to develop competencies in: Strategic Planning, Talent Development, and Leadership

Skill QualificationsRequired:

Substantial and demonstrable financial skills to be used in financial analysis and reportingStrong organizational and coordination skills to support multi-taskingStrong oral, listening and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills; ability to work collaborativelynalytical and problem-solving skillsSound judgmentSystems/Technical Knowledge:Exposure to large-scale enterprise, financial systems (e.g. SAP)Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPointEducation and Experience QualificationsRequired:

BS in Accounting4-6 years industry experience or equivalent combination of training and experience; insurance finance experience preferred.