Senior Financial Accountant - Remote

Senior Financial Accountant - Remote

Working under limited supervision, the Sr. Financial Accountant supports Wawanesa’s financial reporting requirements by preparing timely, complete, and accurate financial and regulatory reports, month/year end closing procedures and conducts accounting, regulatory, and tax research.

Job Duties

• Prepares statutory direct and ceded book journal entries and financial statements.
• Prepares and files regulatory and Board financial statements including supporting schedules.
• Prepares management reports and analysis.
• Reviews various tax returns, including premium tax, CAT, excise tax and OR retaliatory tax, etc.
• Prepares general ledger, subledger, and bank account reconciliations and analysis.
• Leads Home Office projects, including coordinating, testing and implementing systems.
• Ensures that general ledger closing procedures are completed timely and accurately.
• Reviews expense coding and prepare, review, and analyze associated journal entries.
• Assists with supporting periodic external, internal, and regulatory audits.
• Assists with investment and fixed asset accounting modules to ensure investments, assets, and depreciation are completely and accurately recorded.
• Assists with corporate income tax, including preparing periodic Federal Income Tax provision/expense calculations, supporting work papers and journal entries.
• Stays current with emerging and relevant tax, statutory and GAAP authoritative guidance to formulate recommendations on accounting transaction, reporting, and/or other issue treatment.
• Monitors Company’s performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes.
• Contributes Company-wide implementation of new software and methodologies.
• Supports Company-wide technology and process change implementations.
• Supports and mentors other junior level team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Science degree with a concentration in Accountancy, Finance and/or Economics required.
• 5-7 plus years of combined Public and Corporate Accounting experience. P&C Insurance Industry experience preferred.
• Working toward or achievement of CPA designation would be considered an asset.
• Position requires the ability to maintain focus, perspective, composure and professionalism under pressure and/or uncertain conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate ideas clearly, ask clarifying questions to ensure a proper understanding, and demonstrate a clear and concise writing style.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect information from relevant sources, conduct detailed analysis of information to identify relationships, issues, and involve others to ask detailed questions to elicit detailed and relevant information.
• Intermediate skill level required with Microsoft Office Suite, email, as well as PC and web-based applications. Oracle experience is a plus.
• Proficient in general ledger, fixed asset, investment and tax accounting.
• Ability to work in a team environment remotely and to work toward team objectives.
• Committed to continuous learning to stay current on emerging trends and relevant accounting guidance.
• Ability to plan and organize work effectively and manage changing workloads.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure quality of the work product.

Compensation: Depends on experience and varies by location.

This position is considered exempt for purposes of wage-hour law. 

California Compensation:

• The pay range for this position is $82,477 - $123,715 annually, depending on experience.

Colorado Compensation:

• The pay range for this position is $74,979 - $118,092 annually, depending on experience.

Nevada Compensation:

• The pay range for this position is $78,728 - $118,092 annually, depending on experience.

Washington Compensation:

• The pay range for this position is $74,979 - $112,468 annually, depending on experience.

Remarkable benefits:

•   Health coverage for medical, dental, vision

•   401(K), Roth 401 (k) saving plan with company match

•   Remote work opportunities

•  Tuition assistance

•   Employee appreciation and recognition

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Wawanesa Insurance is a direct-to-consumer insurance company that provides auto and property insurance products in California and Oregon.  We are committed to being there for our members when they need us most and supporting our communities.  We’ve been serving our members since 1975 and have been recognized for our award-winning customer service.

We are proud to be an affiliate of the Auto Club of Southern California (AAA), Wawanesa and AAA have shared values of service to our members, competitive pricing, and supporting our communities. We have an abundance of opportunities to learn, grow, and advance throughout our thriving organization.

We are proud to offer employees the flexibility to work from home (remote).  You may work in any state where Wawanesa currently operates in the U.S. or a state the company has the ability to run payroll.  Please check with the Recruiter to determine if your remote work location is allowed.

Wawanesa Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wawanesa Insurance will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.