Senior Accountant

The Hartford

. Perform daily and monthly reconciliation of complex balance sheet accounts for cash suspense and other financial statement line item accounts .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $76,000 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reconciliation, journal entries, and compliance with regulatory standards, while leveraging analytical skills to improve processes and support audit requirements. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing data tools for financial analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounting Or Finance DegreeCPAFinancial ReconciliationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyCritical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement AnalysisJournal EntriesCash ReceiptsCash DisbursementsAd Hoc AnalysisProcess ImprovementFinancial ControlsData Query ToolsAudit SupportRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAnalytical SkillsTeam CollaborationRelationship BuildingIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Gen AI ToolsFinancial SystemsApplication Integrations

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

SOX ComplianceThe Hartford ProductsPremium CycleClaim CycleTreasury Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform daily and monthly reconciliation of complex balance sheet accounts for cash suspense and other financial statement line item accounts
Complete standard and ad hoc journal entries
Provide financial controls and balancing support for projects concerning premium, commission, claim processing, and tax reporting
Support internal and external business partners in treasury, compliance, legal, IT, operations, and other groups
Evaluate and improve existing processes, workflows, and procedures using Gen AI tools
Support audit needs related to The Hartford’s policies, SOX, internal audit, external audit, and other regulatory bodies
Participate in financial systems projects, including platform updates, application integrations, and acquisition or divestiture projects
Participate in special projects requiring accounting expertise, conduct ad hoc analyses, and provide solution options

Requirements

What you’ll need

Accounting or Finance Degree Preferred; CPA a plus
Critical thinking, analytical and quantitative skills; attention to detail
Ability to learn quickly and work independently, and contribute as part of a team
Ability to develop strong working relationships with business partner groups
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data query tools
General understanding of Cash Receipts and Cash Disbursements supporting Paid Claims and Collected Premiums or Recoveries
General understanding of The Hartford’s Products, Premium and Claim Cycles a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Hybrid work arrangement