Senior Accountant

A growing organization is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and process improvement initiatives. This role partners with leadership to ensure accurate reporting, strengthen internal controls, and enhance efficiencies through automation and technology. Ideal candidates enjoy working across diverse accounting functions, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving meaningful improvements. Join a high-performing team and make a lasting impact. Apply now!

Work Model:

• Hybrid

What You Will Do:

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities
• Lead account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes, and financial analysis
• Oversee payroll-related accounting activities, including benefits, retirement plans, and incentive compensation programs
• Prepare regulatory and statutory reporting and ensure compliance with applicable requirements
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support financial and operational objectives
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate workflows, and enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Assist with audits, internal controls, and other accounting projects as needed

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, payroll, employee benefits, and retirement plan accounting
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting, ERP, and payroll/HRIS systems
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve problems, and improve processes while using strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Insurance industry and/or public accounting experience preferred
• Experience regulatory or statutory reporting, leveraging automation, AI tools, reporting technologies, or process improvement initiatives preferred

Benefits Overview:

• Health, Dental, Insurance 
• Competitive compensation, bonus opportunity, and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity for long-term career growth and potential leadership advancement

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Palmer Group at (515) 225-7000 or email afjobs@thepalmergroup.com.