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Technical Accounting Specialist

  • Location:

    United States of America

  • Sector:

    Accountancy & Finance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Up to US$150000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Ruth Moran

  • Contact email:

    Ruth.Moran@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-032025-272955_1750701190

  • Published:

    about 7 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-07-23

About Us
We are a dynamic and growing insurance organization, committed to excellence in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and strategic support. As we continue to expand, we're looking for a Technical Accounting Specialist to join our finance team and support our complex accounting needs in a fast-paced, collaborative, and remote-first environment.

About the Role

As a Technical Accounting Specialist, you will serve as a subject matter expert on complex accounting issues relevant to the insurance industry. You will support the preparation of whitepapers, policy documentation, and technical guidance, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and statutory accounting principles.


Key Responsibilities

  • Research and interpret U.S. GAAP and statutory accounting standards (NAIC).

  • Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions (e.g., reinsurance, acquisitions, investments, new products).

  • Draft accounting memos, position papers, and internal guidance for review by senior leadership and auditors.

  • Partner with internal teams (FP&A, Treasury, Actuarial) and external stakeholders (auditors, regulators).

  • Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess their impact on the business.

  • Support audit processes and regulatory filings as needed.


What We're Looking For

  • 3+ years of experience in technical accounting, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.

  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP; NAIC statutory accounting experience is a plus.

  • CPA designation preferred (or in progress).

  • Prior experience at a Big 4 or national public accounting firm a plus.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills-ability to clearly articulate accounting positions.

  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.





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