Staff Accountant at vaco Hartford, CT

Staff Accountant job at vaco. Hartford, CT.

Job Title: Staff Accountant

About the Company

Our client is a respected insurance provider with a proven record of financial strength and regulatory compliance. They are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their Statutory Reporting team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to critical regulatory filings, support compliance with NAIC and state insurance requirements, and build expertise in statutory accounting within a stable and growing organization.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant will focus on statutory accounting functions including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for quarterly and annual statutory statements. This role will also assist with premium tax filings, regulatory submissions, and audit requests, ensuring compliance with insurance regulations and company policies. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, excellent analytical skills, and a keen interest in statutory reporting within the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory journal entries and reconcile key accounts, including premiums, reserves, reinsurance, and statutory adjustments.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of quarterly and annual NAIC statutory financial statements.
• Prepare detailed workpapers to support statutory filings and financial disclosures.
• Assist with state premium tax filings, business licenses, and other regulatory submissions.
• Monitor statutory accounting guidance and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Partner with internal departments (Claims, Actuarial, Reinsurance) to validate financial data and reserves.
• Support statutory audits and examinations by preparing schedules and responding to inquiries.
• Assist with variance analysis of statutory results compared to prior periods and forecasts.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in statutory reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3+ years of accounting experience; insurance statutory accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) and NAIC reporting requirements.
• Experience with statutory reporting software or ERP systems (PeopleSoft, Workday, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations).
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

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