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We are a team of employees who are passionate to deliver best in class customer service and innovation in the industry. It’s because we put Integrity, Relationships and Excellence in all aspects of our work.
Our employees have the opportunity to fully utilize their talents and bring their best self. We believe that who you are is just as important as what you do!
As a Senior Accountant, you will be able to hone your expertise and knowledge in statutory accounting, while paving the path for modernizing our financial reporting. You will have the opportunity to influence the departments short and long-term strategic goals. In this role, you will be expected to provide meaningful narrative alongside the data to better understand and meet the wants and needs of our business partners.
How You’ll Make An Impact
• Investigate unusual or unexpected data and provide meaningful narrative for report recipients
• Maintain adequate financial controls for all accounting responsibilities
• Complete reviews and approvals of accounting processes and procedures including reports and profitability measures
• Provide detailed analyses and explanation of transactions
• Proper administration of software systems
• Anticipate the questions of report recipients and provide meaningful narrative for end users
• Understand the wants and needs of our internal customers and develop reports or tools to better meet their needs
• Continual monitoring of current reporting and analysis tools, recommending changes that will provide more meaningful data
• Ensure compliance with statutory accounting guidelines (SSAP’s) and state regulatory agencies
• Employ professional skepticism, discernment and an inquisitive mindset related to current accounting processes
• Serve as a liaison between accounting/finance and business partners, recognizing and explaining complex accounting and reporting matters.
• Lead the continuous improvement initiatives for the department and collaborate cross-functionally on corporate initiatives
• Lead other special projects including assistance with monthly, quarterly and year-end close procedures, system implementations, and/or documentation and process improvement efforts
• Develop recommendations and solutions for complex problems
• Research and monitor statutory and regulatory changes, recommending updates to processes and procedures as necessary
• Timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly and annual technical accounting responsibilities
• Develop strong and meaningful relationships within the Corporate Accounting team, across the organization, and with our corporate partners
• Participate in and lead project work, including projects and project teams of complex nature representing the Corporate Accounting function in corporate initiatives
• Own and lead the development of documentation of the theories and reasoning for current processes
• Foster a team mentality by supporting and mentoring others within the Corporate Accounting department
• Focus on proactive customer service to both internal and external customers
What You’ll Bring
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field and 2 years of experience in accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field and 6 years of experience in accounting
• Or 6 years of experience in Accounting
• Strong oral and written communication skills, strong group presentation, and ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong problem solving/analytical skills
• Ability to identify and capitalize on continuous improvement ideas
• Possesses multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• Ability to understand Central Insurance’s policies and processes
Preferred
• Insurance industry experience preferred
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access and analytics software (i.e. Power BI)
Work Authorization
Central will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Central that all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classification and assignment, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment and all other terms and conditions of employment shall be maintained in a manner which will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, military status, or disability. The applicant should respond to questions on this application in a way that will not divulge such information.
