Holmes Murphy · 5 days ago
Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant
West Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHolmes Murphy is a forward-thinking, innovative company that is looking to add a Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant to their Finance team. This role is responsible for supporting financial operations and reporting, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions and consolidated financial statements.
Employee BenefitsFinancial ServicesInsuranceProperty InsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Conduct the financial reporting consolidation process including the preparation of financial statements
Prepare, review, and process select journal entries for various business and/or financial reporting activities
Review and analyze financial statements to ensure the accuracy of reported results and identify business trends
Prepare and/or review reconciliations of select financial statement accounts and balances
Support the year-end audit by coordinating, preparing, and providing information to external auditors
Accurately process and perform complicated day-to-day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and/or recording data using prescribed workflows and systems with no assistance
Research and resolve complicated issues/discrepancies associated with financial reporting in a timely manner and appropriately communicate with internal and/or external parties when necessary
Review, analyze and timely address reconciling items
Assist with implementing accounting for new transactions and build sustainable processes for these transactions, as needed
Assist with researching technical accounting and reporting matters and document conclusions reached in accordance with relevant accounting literature
Contribute ideas and actions towards continuous improvement of processes
Provide guidance to less experienced team members
Assist with documentation and compliance of accounting policies and internal controls
Assist with backing up other team members when absent
Performs special projects and other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree required
Self-starter with a collaborative approach who values and actively contributes to teamwork
Solid accuracy and attention to detail
Capable of exercising discretion in confidential matters
Strong knowledge of financial concepts, business principles, processes and workflows
Ability to prioritize, manage time, and meet deadlines during peak periods
Ability to prioritize work and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Problem-solving abilities to resolve complicated issues and/or situations
Ability to think critically and use analytical skills to solve complicated matters
Preferred
CPA certification preferred
Experience: 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in an insurance agency environment
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave and supportive New Parent Benefits — We know being a working parent is hard, and we want to support our employees in this journey!
Company paid continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement — We support those who want to develop and grow.
401k Profit Sharing — Each year, Holmes Murphy makes a lump sum contribution to every full-time employee’s 401k. This means, even if you’re not in a position to set money aside for the future at any point in time, Holmes Murphy will do it on your behalf! We are forward-thinking and want to be sure your future is cared for.
Generous time off practices in addition to paid holidays — Yes, we actually encourage employees to use their time off, and they do. After all, you can’t be at your best for our clients if you’re not at your best for yourself first.
Supportive of community efforts with paid Volunteer time off and employee matching gifts to charities that are important to you — Through our Holmes Murphy Foundation, we offer several vehicles where you can make an impact and care for those around you.
DE&I programs — Holmes Murphy is committed to celebrating every employee’s unique diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) experience with us. Not only do we offer all employees a paid Diversity Day time off option, but we also have a Chief Diversity Officer on hand, as well as a DE&I project team, committee, and interest group. You will have the opportunity to take part in those if you wish!
Consistent merit increase and promotion opportunities — Annually, employees are reviewed for merit increases and promotion opportunities because we believe growth is important — not only with your financial wellbeing, but also your career wellbeing.
Discretionary bonus opportunity — Yes, there is an annual opportunity to make more money. Who doesn’t love that?!
Company
Holmes Murphy
Holmes Murphy provides property casualty insurance, employee benefits, captive insurance, risk management, and loss control.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.33M2019-06-03Series Unknown· $11.33M
Leadership Team
Clint Gemmill
Vice President, Complex Risk Practice Leader
Paul Crowley
VP Sales Leader, Employee Benefits
Recent News
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