Sr Accountant, External GAAP Reporting

Job title: Sr Accountant, External GAAP Reporting

Company: The Hartford


Job description: Sr Accountant – FA08BEWe’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.The Corporate Controller’s External GAAP Reporting (EGR) team is responsible for The Hartford’s SEC reporting, including the filing of quarterly Form 10-Qs and annual 10-Ks, Investor Financial Supplement, and reports related to other governmental surveys. The EGR team sees a macro view of the Company and has exposure to a broad spectrum of The Hartford’s insurance operations from partnering with business partners throughout the Company, including divisional CFOs and the Controller. The EGR team uses WDesk, a cloud-based reporting application to carry out its SEC and management reporting responsibilities. EGR team members are continuously challenged to identify process improvements and empowered to implement solutions, with a keen focus on innovation and use of automation tools such as artificial intelligence.This position is hybrid, based in our Hartford, CT, home office with expectation of working in office 3 days a week (Tuesday though Thursday).Primary duties include:Collaborate with line of business, legal, enterprise risk management, tax, internal audit and corporate finance teams in the preparation of assigned sections of The Hartford’s Form 10-K (annual) and Form 10-Q (quarterly) SEC filingsPrepare assigned sections of the Investor Financial Supplement (quarterly)Maintain electronic support in accordance with EGR standards for assigned disclosures and reports; assist internal and external auditors as requiredXBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) preparation and compliance for assigned financial statement disclosuresOn a rotational basis, duties may include:Prepare quarterly management presentations including the Controller’s report to the audit committee and the CT Insurance Department briefingSupport the Investor Relations team with comprehensive review of quarterly earnings call documents and other periodic investor presentationsCoordinate preparation of annual and quarterly third-party financial information surveys from organizations such as the U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis, as well as other periodic filingsPre-filing EDGAR reviewsServe as implementation lead for process improvement initiatives, fostering innovation and automationPerform disclosure research to ensure compliance with SEC and U.S. GAAP standards as well as peer comparison analyses to achieve best-in-class reportingAdhoc assistance across the Controllership organization such as but not limited to accounting services and statutory reportingQualifications:Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Accounting3+ years experience, preferably in a Big 4 firm or insurance company focusedCPA or CPA candidate preferredWell-developed communication, organizational and analytical skillsSuperior attention to detail and strong critical thinking skillsSelf-motivated, strong sense of urgencyProven ability to work effectively in a team environment and to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with personnel throughout the enterpriseInsurance industry experience a plusExperience with Microsoft Office required and Microsoft CoPilot a plus; experience with SharePoint, CognosTM1, WDesk, and XBRL a plusCompensationThe listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:$74,400 – $111,600Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age| | |

Expected salary: $74400 – 111600 per year

Location: Hartford, CT

Job date: Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:32:08 GMT

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