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Senior Accountant III

  • Location:

    Jersey City

  • Sector:

    Accountancy & Finance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Jordan Dionne

  • Contact email:

    Jordan.Dionne@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-072025-283276_1752098705

  • Published:

    1 day ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-08-08

Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting
Hybrid - Jersey City, NJ or Cleveland, OH

We're seeking a Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting to join a dynamic finance team at a well-established property and casualty insurance carrier. This hybrid role is based out of either Cleveland, OH or Jersey City, NJ, offering the opportunity to contribute to strategic financial operations and work closely with cross-functional teams such as underwriting, actuarial, and legal. You'll play a key role in supporting GAAP-based reporting, journal entries, and month-end close processes.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional with strong fundamentals and a desire to make an impact at a stable, collaborative organization. While insurance industry experience is highly preferred, we're open to candidates from similar financial services backgrounds or those with demonstrated interest in the sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and support GAAP reporting processes

  • Execute journal entries, account reconciliations, and support month-end close activities

  • Perform detailed variance analysis and support ad hoc financial reporting requests

  • Assist with cross-functional financial projects and process improvements

  • Collaborate with internal teams including underwriting, actuarial, and legal on data accuracy and compliance

  • Support special projects assigned by finance leadership, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibilities over time

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)

  • 5-7 years of professional accounting experience, ideally in the insurance or financial services industry

  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP, monthly close processes, and account reconciliations

  • Experience preparing journal entries and working with general ledger systems

  • High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a solutions-oriented mindset

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

  • Demonstrated tenure in prior roles; we value stability and growth in your work history

  • Insurance carrier experience is strongly preferred; TPA or related experience may be considered

  • CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus



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