• Corporate Accountant

    Aston Carter (New York, NY)


    Job Title: Insurance Corporate Accountant

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Accountant to contribute to our dynamic finance team. This role involves critical tasks such as recording journal entries within a cloud-based general ledger system during monthly and quarterly close cycles, conducting research aligned with GAAP and SAP, and preparing reconciliations for key accounts.

    Responsibilities

    + Record journal entries within a cloud-based general ledger system during monthly and quarterly close cycles.

    + Conduct research and provide guidance on accounting issues in alignment with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP).

    + Prepare reconciliations for critical accounts, including cash, investment, and tax-related balances.

    + Perform analytical reviews of key accounts and validate financial data submitted by regional offices or business units.

    + Assist in the preparation of regulatory financial statements and related filings.

    + Develop a strong working knowledge of the organization’s financial systems and tools.

    + Support internal and external audit processes by gathering and organizing requested documentation.

    + Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives within the broader finance organization.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in accounting and general ledger systems.

    + Experience in reconciliation and statutory accounting.

    + Knowledge of audit processes and accounting software.

    + Public accounting background .

    + Familiarity with SOX controls.

    + Experience in month, quarter, and year-end close cycles.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in insurance is a plus.

    + Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and data sorting.

    + Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related program.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This hybrid role involves working three days in the office and two days from home, allowing collaboration with senior management across Reinsurance Accounting, Treasury, CFO, COO, and the Head of Corporate Accounting.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

     

    Medical, Dental, Vision plansLife InsurancePaid Leave Benefits Disability Benefits401k Retirement PlanFlexible Spending AccountsTuition ReimbursementIdentify Theft Protection

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.