Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will assist in building the Company’s accounting and close processes, as well as assist with many varied activities including SEC and statutory reporting. The Senior Accountant will work to coordinate close activities up to and including internal and external reporting and be able to drive process improvements to help strengthen the Company’s internal controls and overall accounting function.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in all aspects of monthly financial close process on a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting basis.
• Ensure account reconciliations and analyses are completed for all balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) statutory accounting principles (SAP) reporting requirements and company policies.
• Assist in preparation of key components of annual report on Form 10-K and the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, including footnotes to financial statements and management's discussion and analysis.
• Work with management team to identify and analyze key operating metrics; prepare corresponding reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, revenue distribution, depreciation, costs, properties, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Assist in development and implementation of policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and/or payroll.
• Provide oversight and support to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Model Audit Rule 205 (MAR 205) documentation.
• Perform ad hoc responsibilities, as needed.

ESSENTIAL Competencies

• B.S. in Accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years accounting experience in a corporate environment.        
• CPA certification preferred; ability/desire to achieve CPA certification desired.
• Insurance experience and/or Big Four, or regional external audit experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently under general direction with latitude for initiative and independent judgment and to work effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Organized with skill in written and oral communication.
• Able to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Understanding of GAAP and statutory accounting, preferred.
• Works ethically and with integrity supporting organizational goals and values.
• Meets productivity standards and achieves key outcomes.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit and treats others with respect.
• Maintains confidentiality of information and uses information appropriately.

 

National MI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We value and actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences reflecting the full diversity of the communities that we serve.  It is the policy of the National MI to comply with all applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities.