Posted:
7/25/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
North Carolina, United States ⋅ Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Accounting
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant performs accounting close functions, applies accounting policies, presents financial results to senior management, prepares quarterly and annual internal and external reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting guidance, and performs technical research and analysis.
Responsibilities
Prepares monthly journal entries for the accounting close process.
Collaborates with other departments and/or external service providers to ensure all transactions have been properly recorded.
Applies accounting policies to financial records of the various Arch MI entities.
Prepares monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of account balances.
Performs variance analysis and researches changes on a monthly/quarterly basis to present results to senior management.
Assists in the preparation of schedules for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and assists with the annual audited statutory statements.
Provides assistance, reconciliations, account activity explanations, and other support as required for internal and external auditors.
Performs research on technical accounting matters and performs other ad hoc analysis as needed.
Seeks development opportunities for self as well as assisting in the development of others.
Knowledge and Skills
In depth knowledge of accounting theory, GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles.
Ability to understand and apply standard practices and procedures.
Solid understanding of month-end closes process and account analysis.
Advanced knowledge of financial applications, such as PeopleSoft.
Skilled in identifying and resolving moderately complex accounting issues.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with others within the department and across the Company.
Education & Experience
Required knowledge and skills would typically be acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related fields and a CPA (or requirements for certification met) plus 2-5 years related experience.
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Website: https://archgroup.com/
Headquarter Location: Hamilton, Hamilton, Bermuda
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 1995
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity
Industries: Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Insurance