Senior SEC Accountant

The Hanover Insurance Group

. Works independently on difficult assignments within core accounting discipline .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeWorcester • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in complex financial analysis, journal entries, and reconciliations while providing guidance to junior team members. Capable of managing multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment and presenting findings to management effectively.

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Complex Financial AnalysisJournal Entry PreparationCPA or MBAAudit Process AssistanceTeam Guidance and Training

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationReconciliationAccounting AnalysisWhite Paper WritingProject Accountability

Soft Skills

Cooperative WorkAbility to Work Under StressEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Personal ComputerStandard Office Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAMBA

Industry Keywords

Accounting DisciplineFinancial StatementsAccounting IssuesAccounting Pronouncements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Works independently on difficult assignments within core accounting discipline
Prepares analysis and presents results to management with recommended action
Provides guidance and/or training to more junior team members
Prepares complex journal entries and reconciliations and/or reviews simple to moderately complex journal entries or reconciliations
Independently prepares and analyzes complex financial statements, footnotes, and sections of discussion and analysis
May be accountable for a small to medium sized project or a subcomponent of a larger initiative
Participates in or may have accountability for key initiatives or assignments within or outside of own unit
Prepares first-level analysis of accounting issues or new accounting pronouncements, writes detailed white papers, and presents findings to the department manager
Works on multiple assignments simultaneously, often with short turnaround times
May assist the manager with the audit process and communicate answers to internal and external auditors
May review work papers of peers and more junior team members
May perform responsibilities at a similar skill level outside of own unit

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-6 years of related experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
CPA or MBA preferred
Ability to use a personal computer and standard office equipment
Ability to work in a fast-paced stressful environment
Ability to work cooperatively
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods (75 - 90%)
Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid / Flex work arrangement
Full-time, exempt role