Senior Accountant

Ensure the timely and accurate posting, balancing, and reconciliation of the general ledger for each entity

Prepare work papers, financial statements, and various reports for internal accounting and auditing

Research and analyze fluctuations between current financial results compared to prior year, prior month, and budgeted amounts

Work with independent auditors and insurance department auditors to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements

Prepare insurance department quarterly and annual statements, including the conversion from GAAP accounting to statutory accounting

Recommend changes in accounting systems and procedures

Assist business partners with budget activity, proper expenditure coding, document preparation, and other accounting-related activities

Review the work completed by the bookkeepers, bank reconcilers, and accounts payable clerks to ensure accurate financial transactions

Assist in the training of technical and clerical personnel

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience

4+ years of accounting-related experience, including working in a lead and/or training capacity

4+ years of experience using accounting and auditing principles and practices, including GAAP and statutory accounting

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in spreadsheet applications

Clean credit history as reported by credit report

Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment

Preferred Skills:

BPC and Group Reporting experience

Background in preparing cash flows

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets.Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. 

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 

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