Senior Accountant

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Senior Accountant responsible for the accurate accounting and analysis of financial transactions at United Fire Group. Collaborating with Finance leadership on month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform and oversee month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis for multiple company entities
  • Analyze financial information and prepare detailed reports to support management decision-making
  • Identify and resolve accounting issues proactively
  • Research complex accounting issues to ensure compliance with GAAP and/or statutory accounting principles
  • Prepare and review financial statements and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Maintain SOX-compliant documentation, ensuring adherence to company policies and internal control requirements
  • Assist with audit requests, including internal controls and testing evidence
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing processes, standardizing reporting, and automating data flow
  • Mentor other team members by sharing knowledge and modeling best practices in accounting and financial reporting
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations and IT to support finance transformation initiatives designed to modernize systems and standardize financial processes
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the finance department and company goals.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress toward certification preferred
  • 5 years of financial reporting or insurance accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and statutory accounting principles
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
  • Experience with month-end/quarter-end close processes in a corporate environment required.

Benefits:

  • Annual incentive compensation
  • Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
  • Accident, critical Illness & short-term disability insurance
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions
  • Generous time-off program
  • Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.