Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Central States Health & Life Co. of Omaha

. Perform complex accounting functions with minimal supervision .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeOmaha • Nebraska • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in complex accounting functions, including financial analysis, compliance with accounting principles, and effective communication of analytical findings. Proficient in developing solutions for accounting issues and ensuring data integrity through collaboration and oversight.

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Bachelor’s Degree In AccountingFive Years Of Accounting ExperienceStatutory Accounting Principles KnowledgeMS Excel ProficiencyAttention To Detail

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Hard Skills

General Accounting MethodsFinancial AnalysisReconciliationStatistical AnalysisFinancial ReportingError CorrectionCompliance MonitoringTransaction ApprovalBudget PreparationNarrative Report Writing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational AbilitiesSelf-StarterProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Insurance Industry ExperienceFinancial AuditsAccounting ComplianceInternal CollaborationData Integrity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform complex accounting functions with minimal supervision
Apply general accounting methods, principles, and practices across company business units
Develop and implement solutions to daily accounting issues
Provide direction to department staff members
Reconcile and analyze financial information used to prepare general ledger entries
Examine financial information and documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting requirements
Prepare projections and determine trends in accounting data
Perform statistical analysis of financial statements, budgets, and tax returns
Write narrative reports explaining analytical findings
Identify accounting problems, research solutions, and present conclusions to management
Determine proper handling of financial transactions and approve transactions
Monitor compliance with statutory accounting principles, generally accepted accounting principles, and company procedures
Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
Prepare monthly department reports for management
Assist with department-wide projects
Review and/or prepare premium tax estimated deposits and annual returns, guaranty associations, state assessments, surveys, fees, city taxes, and miscellaneous state filings for CSO and subsidiary companies
Review Accountants’ work to ensure financial data integrity
Collaborate with department members to resolve problems and inquiries and support efficient data and information flow
Assist in financial audits
Perform other related duties as assigned
Access company email as an integral part of job responsibilities
Work in a sedentary corporate office environment using standard office equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Accounting, Finance or another complementary discipline
Minimum five years of progressively responsible post-college accounting experience
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with internal coworkers and external contacts
Solid understanding of MS Excel
Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
Self-starter with ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
Preferred: previous insurance industry experience
Preferred: knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles
Attendance required during scheduled hours at the designated work location
Must successfully complete post-offer drug screening and background check
Post-offer background check may include criminal, education, past employment, credit, and/or motor vehicle reports where related to the position
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Equal Opportunity Employer; participates in E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee-designated work location may be office-based, remote-based, or a combination thereof
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities
No overnight travel required