Job Description
Charles Taylor is a highly successful global provider of professional services to the insurance industry. We are seeking a dynamic Financial Accountant to join our finance team.
This role can be fully remote for candidates working within the Eastern Time Zone, or hybrid for those located within a reasonable commuting distance of Norwalk, CT.
Job Summary
The Financial Accountant is responsible for supporting the month-end closing process, preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting. The role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial records, supporting audits, and driving process improvements across the finance function. The role sits within Finance Group Shared Services and is responsible for Record-to-Report (R2R) operations within the Charles Taylor US group. The incumbents will be expected to support and work closely with their assigned Finance Team and business partners. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for the financial reporting and accounts of the CT Engineering division.
- Responsibilities
- Performing the month end close, including all relevant balance sheet and other reconciliations.
- Support the invoice, collections teams with A/R, AP and other operational items.
- Providing case and client analysis on business areas in conjunction with the business leaders and business development team.
- Preparing month-end analysis on financial performance and Key Performance Indicators
- Posting monthly Journal Entries and ensuring data accuracy in Deltek.
- Set up and assist with monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies. These include trade debtors & creditors, sundry creditors & debtors, fixed assets, intangibles, prepayments, provisions, financial lease assets/liabilities & accrued expenses.
- Carry out monthly allocation analysis across various TB GL Accounts inclusive but not limited to creditors, debtors, receivable, etc.
- Prepare monthly designated Sweep Consolidation Bank Reconciliations
- Review and reconcile US Region Employee Healthcare Benefits inclusive of journals, recharges and IODN setup.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and relevant accounting standards
- Assist with the transition of business’ finance functions for existing acquisitions related to monthly financials’ mapping.
- Assist with internal and external audits, providing documentation and analysis
- Assisting in various Ad Hoc Projects as required
- Requirements
- Deltek system experience is strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree with major in Finance and/or Accounting
- 5-7 years of professional experience in accounting, reporting and/or auditing with large global corporation or shared services environment.
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP (IFRS knowledge is a plus).
- Detail oriented with strong financial analysis, organizational and stress management skills.
- Identify opportunities and lead digital transformation by automating manual tasks
- Very strong Excel, VBA and SQL; Proficiency preferred with skills in managing, automating, and manipulating large data.
- Adept at building relationships, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule.
- Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
- Highly motivated and dedicated.
- Cognos Controller, TM1, SUN6, Info Q&A, CMA, FileTrac knowledge is a plus.
Charles Taylor offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(K) with match. If you are seeking a career where you can achieve great things for great clients in a supportive and collaborative environment, then we may be the place for you.
Values
At Charles Taylor, our values define our identity, principles and conduct. This person will demonstrate and champion Charles Taylor Values by ensuring Agility, Integrity, Care, Accountability and Collaboration.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Here at Charles Taylor, we are proud to be an Inclusive Employer. We provide an environment of mutual respect with zero tolerance to discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Our external partnerships and the dedicated work we do in promoting a transparent and fair recruitment and selection process all contribute to the successful, inclusive, and diverse culture and environment which we are proud to be a part of at Charles Taylor.
About Charles Taylor
Charles Taylor is an independent, global provider of claims solutions, insurance management services and technology platforms for all property and casualty markets, including commercial property, workers’ compensation, and auto/liability. We offer complex loss adjusting, technical services, third-party administration, and managed care programs with specialization in catastrophic, aviation, energy, and marine claims. With over 100 years of expertise at our core, we offer a comprehensive suite of solutions across all lines of business to help our clients manage risk.
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