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Senior Accountant
The Hanover Insurance Group
Worcester, MA, United States
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Our Finance department is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing team in our Worcester, MA offices.
Position summary:
The Sr. Accountant works independently on difficult assignments within the core accounting discipline and supports accounting integration efforts for mergers and acquisitions. Prepares analysis and presents results to management with recommended action. Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities outside of own unit.
This is a Full-time, Exempt role.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Prepares complex journal entries and reconciliations and/or performs detail review of simple to moderately complex journal entries or reconciliations
Independently prepares and analyzes complex financial statements, footnotes and sections of discussion and analysis. Confers with more senior team members as needed.
May be accountable for a small to medium sized project or a subcomponent of a larger initiative.
Prepares first level analysis of accounting issues or new accounting pronouncements, provides findings in a detailed white paper, and presents findings to department manager.
Able to work on multiple assignments simultaneously, many with short turnaround times
May be required to perform responsibilities at a similar skill level outside of own unit.
Position Requirements:
• 3-6 years of related experience
•Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Access
•Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience. CPA or MBA preferred
•PeopleSoft preferred
•Insurance experience preferred
•Applies analytical techniques, e.g., separating a complex whole into its parts or elements to resolve problems or issues.
•Understands and applies financial and accounting principles to analyze financial results, track budgets, and report financials.
•Fosters an environment where individuals collaborate in pursuit of a common goal internally and externally to the team.
EEO statement:
“The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.
Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”
As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation, as a candidate for employment, please inform The Hanover Talent Acquisition office.