Senior Accountant

# Senior AccountantSenior AccountantSalary$NegotiableLocationChicago, IL, USAContractPermanentIndustryNon-life---ContactTyler CloutierTyler.Cloutier@oliverjames.com**Senior Accountant****About our Client**Oliver James is happy to represent one of the premier carriers in the Chicagoland insurance space – regularly recognized for their industry leading underwriting discipline, operational excellence, and forward-thinking culture. Together we seek an experienced Senior Accountant with strong skill sets in financial consolidation, P&C accounting and GAAP/STAT reporting.**Role & Responsibilities*** Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile key accounts (including bank and reinsurance), complete various state filings, and process accounts payable transactions.* Develop supporting schedules, analyze financial variances, and deliver analytical insights for management, including ad hoc and pro forma reporting to support decision-making.* Assist with or lead quarterly consolidation activities for the Property & Casualty (P&C) business group.* Record and reconcile reinsurance transactions and compile related audit documentation for assigned statutory entities.* Produce and evaluate loss-development analyses, financial performance reviews, and fluctuation reports to identify emerging trends and operational drivers.* Monitor general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.* Recommend and execute process improvements by applying analytical problem-solving and root-cause resolution techniques.* Perform additional duties and special projects as required to support the success of the finance organization.**Key Skills*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.* At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience; prior exposure to the insurance industry strongly preferred.* Solid understanding of accounting principles, business operations, and financial systems, with strong technical fluency in accounting and finance applications.* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Teams; experience with Workiva (Wdesk), IBM Analytics, or BizNet considered a plus.* Proven ability to manage multiple projects, balance priorities, and meet critical deadlines.* Familiarity with internal controls over financial reporting (SOX) preferred.* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, auditors, regulators, and external partners.This is a full-time, permanent role offering the opportunity to join a high performing and tenured insurance accounting team. Successful candidate will be based in, or able to commute to, downtown Chicago approximately three days per week.If you’re interested in learning more, please contact #J-18808-Ljbffr