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Sedgwick Sr. Accountant - Pooling (Hybrid) in Sacramento, California
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Sr. Accountant - Pooling (Hybrid)
Are you looking for an impactful job where you can apply your knowledge and experience in the context of an energetic culture?
Enjoy flexibility - This role is open to a hybrid setting 2 days in the Sacramento Sedgwick office / 3 days' work at home.
Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.
PRIMARY PURPOSE : The Sr Accountant is responsible for overseeing the completion of various accounting and financial activities for risk pool clients. Completes analysis, reports, audits, and ensures compliance is following GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) rules.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide oversight and ensure accuracy and timeliness of payable and receivable functions within the department.
Provides innovative and effective analysis to enhance management understanding of financial issues.
Ensures procedures and controls are in place to maintain accuracy and meet audit requirements of both internal and external risk pool clients.
Monitors and maintains compliance of company’s policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Prepare annual budgets and other annual reporting processes for risk pool clients.
Prepare presentations for risk pool Boards of Directors, Committees, and other parties.
Effectively communicate with investment advisors and treasury managers.
Prepare risk pool clients’ quarterly financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Oversee annual financial audit of risk pool clients.
Maintain working knowledge of claims, underwriting, general ledger, and other key information systems used in the administration and management of assigned risk pool clients.
Monitors changes in GAAP reporting requirements and works closely with management to ensure accurate GAAP presentation of financial statements.
Ensures consolidated balance sheets and income statements are consolidated and reconciled in accordance with GAAP.
Responsible for preparation of ad hoc financial reporting and accounting projects as assigned.
Communicates issues and other applicable information to management.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization's quality program(s).
Travels as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
BS/BA degree or equivalent with major in accounting required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
Experience
Six (6) years accounting or related business experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, regulations and practices.
Obtain and maintain expertise of financial systems such as SAP and other systems utilized in the consolidations of the company’s financial statements
Ability to perform a volume of numerical detail work with speed and accuracy, to make difficult mathematical computations with and without mechanical assistance, and to apply mathematical reasoning and analysis
Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent negotiating skills
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental : Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical : Computer keyboarding, travel as required
Auditory/Visual : Hearing, vision and talking
NOTE : Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.
As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $75,000 to $85,000 USD annual salary . A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
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Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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