The Accounting Supervisor will serve as a key member of the accounting team reporting directly to the Accounting Manager.  This role will be a key partner within the accounting team in day-to-day activities, special projects, and business process improvements with focus on ensuring timely and accurate completion of essential duties including month-end closing, variance analysis, and accurate preparation of financial results.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and own the monthly financial close process in compliance with established deadlines
• Serve as a key contact for inquiries regarding consolidated and stand alone results
• Ensure proper accounting policies and principles are followed in accordance with NAIC statutory accounting policies
• Ensure transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed, and supported in accordance with company policies, and NAIC statutory accounting policies
• Partner with Finance Business Process Unit to identify and implement automation and report enhancements
• Partner with other departments, including FP&A and Actuarial, to analyze variances (planned vs actual)
• Assist in annual audit with external auditors
• Ensure compliance of internal controls over financial reporting
• Perform ad-hoc projects and analysis
• Support company-wide strategic initiatives

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred; Master’s Degree, CPCU or CPA a plus
• 5 + years of accounting or related experience
• 2 + years of supervisory responsibilities
• Previous experience in the Property/Casualty insurance industry preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)
• Ability to cultivate innovation
• Drives engagement and creates a motivating work environment

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