Job Description

Senior Accountant – Statutory & US GAAP Experience Required

$90,000 – $110,000 base + up to 10% annual bonus

Orlando, FL - Hybrid | 3 days per week in office

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with a strong foundation in insurance accounting principles, particularly Statutory Accounting (STAT) and US GAAP. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting for U.S.-based insurance entities. The Senior Accountant will oversee general ledger operations, prepare financial statements, and contribute to regulatory reporting processes while supporting continuous improvements in accounting workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting processes for designated insurance entities, including both Statutory and US GAAP reporting.
• Oversee general ledger activity, ensuring accuracy of technical and non-technical accounts, reinsurance balances, and claims cash accounts.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial schedules in accordance with internal controls and accounting timelines.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Accounts Payable, and other finance teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of period-end results.
• Support the preparation of statutory filings, premium tax returns, FET payments, and other regulatory submissions.
• Monitor daily cash activity, authorize payments, and ensure timely approval and processing of transactions within accounting systems.
• Contribute to financial statement preparation, first-pass reporting, and analysis of variances against budget and forecast.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial data for strategic planning, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and adherence to closing timetables.
• Maintain awareness of insurance-specific accounting developments and ensure ongoing compliance with relevant regulations and reporting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in the insurance industry (carrier, MGA, TPA, or related organization).
• Proven expertise in US Statutory accounting principles and US GAAP reporting.
• Strong ERP system proficiency (SAP experience preferred).
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hybrid environment (Orlando, FL – 3 days per week in office).

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative finance team that values precision, accountability, and professional growth. The ideal candidate thrives on technical accounting work within the insurance sector and enjoys contributing to a high-performing, process-driven environment.

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