Senior Financial Statutory, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Accountant

About the Role

Senior Financial Statutory/GAAP Accountant

Location: New York, New York, United States; Holmdel, New Jersey, United States
Work Arrangement: Hybrid — 3 days in office, 2 days work from home
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $82,770–$135,975 + potential incentive compensation

Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Financial Statutory Accountant.

This role will support the Statutory and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) Insurance Accounting and Financial Reporting functions of the Group Profit Center. In this position, you will support a combination of statutory and GAAP subsidiaries while preparing Regulatory and Audited Financial Statements along with related supporting documentation and workpapers for the internal and external auditors and assisting in the completion of audits as required.

In addition, you will prepare Board Reports, including Board and Audit Committee material by conducting analytical research and documentation on account variance. You should be an Oracle Super User and the primary go to person in the Dept for questions maintenance related to Oracle and related modules.

To be successful in this position, you should possess a detail-oriented mindset to ensure accuracy of data contained in general ledger, account reconciliations and workpapers that support financial statements. Developing strong computer skills especially in the use of MS Excel, Oracle Ledger and SmartView reporting.

You will

• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.

• Reconcile key accounts and analysis of financial data included in the development of Group Profit Center monthly and quarterly financial statements.

• Prepare Board and Audit Committee material including analytical research and documentation on account variance.

• Act as SME for questions maintenance related to Oracle and related modules.

• Add Ad Hoc Reports and Analysis for Management Analysis and Reporting.

• Identify, communicate, and implement process improvement projects to enhance accounting and reporting controls and provide efficiencies in the financial reporting process.

You have

• 3+ years of related experience (GAAP, Statutory, and Oracle Ledger).

• CPA preferred but not required.

• Regulatory, public accounting a plus.

• Understanding of Statutory and / or GAAP accounting.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics preferred or equivalent work experience.

• Demonstrated experience prioritizing work to perform and complete multiple tasks and projects within specific deliverable periods.

• Detail-oriented mindset to ensure accuracy of data contained in general ledger, account reconciliations and workpapers that support financial statements.

• Experience with MS Excel, Oracle Ledger and SmartView reporting.

 Location 

• Hybrid - 3 days in office located in Hudson Yards, NYC, or Holmdel NJ. 2 days WFH.

Salary Range:

$82,770.00 - $135,975.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.