Lead Accountant

When you enter finance and accounting position at Liberty Mutual Insurance, you will find the same dynamic environment and challenges as within other organizations. Yet you will find something more: an opportunity to apply your analytic and technical skills to a company renowned for its integrity and focus on developing its employees' careers.

As an Accountant, you will conduct complex assignments involving maintaining ledger accounts and developing financial statements and reports

This is a range posting, and depending on skills and experience, may be filled as a Senior Accountant (grade 13) or Lead Accountant (grade 15)

This position within USRM Financial Operations Controls Team is responsible for the accurate and timely execution of book close and reporting activities, while driving efficiencies and resolving issues as they arise. The role requires strong analytical and strategic thinking, technical skills, proven problem-solving capabilities, and collaboration. This position offers a dynamic and challenging opportunity for personal and professional development within a company known for its integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to solve complex challenges, reconciling items and discrepancies; develop corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Continuously assess the value and efficiency of work performed, driving forward solutions for improvements, and collaborating with others to implement them.
• Lead or actively participate in department projects and continuous improvement activities of increasing complexity.
• Prepare complex financial reports utilizing a broad knowledge of accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare and/or input general ledger entries by utilizing set procedures and various accounting systems.
• Research complex accounting treatment and policies by utilizing available technology and other resources.
• Research and resolve complex reconciling issues and discrepancies; take corrective measures to prevent.
• Provide customer service to internal and external groups.
• Review financial reports for accuracy and ensure timely preparation.
• Prepare analysis and be prepared to provide explanations for unusual and/or inconsistent trends.
• Suggest process improvement initiatives and provide solutions to enhance current processes.

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or Finance) required. CPA or advanced degree in accounting preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions to achieve results.
• Communicates well with own team and across organizational boundaries to create alignment and ensure the successful completion of shared goals.
• Comfortable leading meetings and able to communicate issues and trends to senior management and other groups at the appropriate level of detail.
• Possesses a solid understanding of accounting principles.