Senior Accountant

OdysseyRe

$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited university.
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in financial reporting roles.
  • Experience in the insurance and/or reinsurance industry or in Big 4 public accounting is required.
  • Strong knowledge and expertise in U.S. GAAP; familiarity with IFRS 17 and U.S. STAT is a plus.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with SAP GL or Wings software is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare U.S. GAAP-compliant quarterly and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
  • Develop management reports and presentations on financial results and key performance indicators.
  • Prepare local GAAP financial statements for a subsidiary with required disclosures.
  • Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to validate financial data.
  • Execute internal control procedures to ensure compliance with SOX and financial reporting integrity.
  • Support the monthly and quarterly close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Lead audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with senior leadership on financial analysis and reporting.
  • Engagement in cross-functional collaboration with various departments.
  • Involvement in the implementation of new accounting standards and process improvements.
  • Potential for exposure to a diverse range of financial reporting tasks within the corporate finance team.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Corporate Senior Accountant will work with the team responsible for preparing U.S. GAAP financial statements and underlying schedules, notes etc, as well as prepare corporate accounting journal entries and execute internal controls over financial reporting.

Essential Duties
  • Prepare quarterly and annual U.S. GAAP-compliant financial statements, including supporting schedules like cash flows and disclosures.
  • Develop and prepare management reports and presentations containing financial results, trends, and key performance indicators for senior leadership.
  • Prepare quarterly and annual local GAAP financial statements for a subsidiary, including supporting schedules like cash flows and disclosures.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments (e.g., Actuarial, Tax, Treasury, Legal) and external stakeholders (e.g., auditors, regulators) to gather and validate financial data.
  • Execute and monitor internal control procedures to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with SOX requirements.
  • Support the monthly and quarterly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis for financial statement line items.
  • Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards and process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.
  • Lead internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
  • Perform other related duties and special projects assigned to support the goals and objectives of the Corporate Accounting team and the broader organization.


Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • Essential to demonstrate expertise in accounting principles and practices
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP is required; familiarity with IFRS 17 and U.S. STAT accounting is preferred.
  • Experience in financial statements preparation and reporting is essential. Exposure to consolidation and related reporting is preferred.
  • A solid understanding of insurance accounting principles, with the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure accurate and meaningful financial reporting, is preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong overall PC skills.
  • Experience with SAP General Ledger and Wings insurance statutory reporting software is preferred.
  • Excellent planning and organizational abilities, with keen attention to detail.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
  • Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
  • Comfortable working with senior executive leadership on financial presentations and results analysis.


Experience & Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in accounting
  • 5+ years of accounting experience in the financial compilation and reporting role is required; insurance and / or reinsurance industry experience and/or Big 4 or top national public accounting experience in financial sector is required.


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