Accountant 3

Job Title: Accountant 3
Location: Nashville TN 37203
Duration: 12 Months
Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm

Position s Contributions to Work Group:
- Support work volume related to two US based Insurance Companies and in general to month end closing team
- Ensure timely payment of premium taxes, assessments and fees

Reason/motivation for request:
- Backfill

Why this Role?
- Opportunity to work in and supported by a team based environment
- Ability to gain experience in a niche segment (insurance)
- Mentorship and potential growth opportunities

Typical task breakdown:
Comp-ilation of NAIC Statutory Basis Financial Statements
- Booking of Journal Entries into Oracle
- Performance of Account Reconciliations
- Research and analysis of financial transactions
- Coordination and process of premium tax payments, as well as assessments and fees for the US based Insurance Companies

Interaction with team:
- Coordination of activities
- Support work volume amongst team members'
Team Structure
- Statutory reporting team is currently constructed with a Statutory Accounting Manager and 3 experienced staff. The Statutory Accounting Manager reports to the Regional Controller and works with the Senior Accounting Manager. The Statutory team works together with the Insurance closing team on key accounting processes in addition to the

Work environment:
- In office, team-based environment

Education & Experience Required:
- Years of experience: 5-7 years required. Will accept a candidate who has more than 7 years of experience if they are the right candidate.
- Degree requirement: Bachelors degree required, preferably in Accounting/Accounting Concentration. As long as the candidate has accounting experience in their career, a bachelor s degree in another field will suffice.
- Do you accept internships as job experience: Yes
- Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Auditor

Top 3 Skills
1. Ability to work independently
2. Able to use IT based tools (i.e. Microsoft applications, ERP systems)
3. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely

Additional Technical Skills
(Required)
- Knowledge of GAAP accounting and month end closing processes
- Strong ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power BI. Ability to use ERP based accounting systems (i.e. Oracle)
- Application of financial analytical skills

(Desired)
- Knowledge of NAIC statutory accounting principles for insurance companies

Soft Skills
(Required)
- Works well in a team environment
- Ability to apply critical thinking and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
(Desired)
- Can present issues and possible solutions to problems