Finance Senior Accountant / Manager - Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
Memphis, TN
About the Job
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.
A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.
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Finance Senior Accountant / Manager
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To act as generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) technical advisor to management; to ensure assigned financial duties are recorded and presented according to GAAP; to assist in the budget/forecast process; to conduct financial analysis projects; and to provide support to upper management.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE
- Assists in review and ensures completion of monthly, quarterly, annual, and other financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Assists in establishment and maintenance of appropriate accounting documentation, systems, and internal controls, processes, and data.
- Provides research on new and existing accounting and financial reporting issues.
- Manages accounting staff and directs their work to accomplish assigned Finance department responsibilities.
- Reviews finance system entries from accounting staff to ensure compliance with GAAP.
- Interacts with senior management in the development and understanding of strategies.
- Communicates issues, project status, and other applicable information to Finance upper management,
- Acts as GAAP technical advisor to management,
- Ensures all deadlines related to assigned areas of responsibility are met.
- Works closely with other departments as needed to complete projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Eight (8) years of accounting, auditing and/or financial analysis experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required; supervisory experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Major in accounting field strongly preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent designation preferred.
TAKING CARE OF YOU
- Career development and promotional growth opportunities
- A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more
Work environment requirements for entry-level opportunities include –
Physical: Computer keyboarding
Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.