Accounting Manager
Job Title: Accounting Manager (Hybrid)
Location: US-NJ-Short Hills
Company Overview:
A leading insurance carrier blends advanced technology with personalized service to deliver property and casualty coverage across commercial, personal, and specialty lines. It partners with independent agents to serve businesses, individuals, and government entities, maintaining strong financial performance and industry ratings.
Overview:
This position manages the general ledger activities and financial reporting. Directs the activity of staff in maintaining books of accounts, as well as preparing standard reports and statements. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Manage general accounting functions.
- Prepare monthly financial reports and statistics.
- Oversee and schedule activities of financial close.
- Analyze and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts.
- Prepare various schedules for outside auditors.
- Assist in the development of reports to be used in analysis and presentation of financial data to senior management.
- Assist in reviews of financial statements.
- Coordinate accounting schedules and activities.
- Manage and train accounting staff.
- Ensure company compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), and government regulations. Assist as needed on SOX 404 documentation and controls
Qualifications:
Knowledge and Requirements
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, SSAPs, and general ledger accounting software packages.
- Strong knowledge of account reconciliation, general ledger maintenance, and financial statements preparation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- MS office applications
Education and Experience
- CPA Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
- Five to Eight years of accounting experience
- Prior supervisory or management experience
If you are interested in the Accounting Manager position do not hesitate to apply!
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