Accountant, Account Reconciliations (100% Remote)

Our Customer is a consumer financial services company headquartered in Connecticut. The company offers consumer financing products, including credit, promotional financing and loyalty programs, installment lending to industries, and FDIC-insured consumer savings products through the consumer bank, its wholly owned online bank subsidiary.

We are seeking an Accountant on a contract basis to support our customer’s ongoing business needs. This role is 100% remote.

This role is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and resolving variances for a wide range of balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data in accordance with GAAP and company policy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and a keen ability to manage high-volume reconciliations with accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of balance sheet accounts such as cash, commissions receivable/payable, premium liabilities, prepaid and accrued expenses, intercompany balances, and other insurance-related accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely and efficient manner, collaborating with internal teams as needed.
• Ensure all reconciliations are supported and documented per internal control and audit standards.
• Monitor aging of reconciling items and coordinate follow-up with relevant departments.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end close processes.
• Collaborate with general ledger, revenue recognition, claims, and treasury teams for proper MGA-related accounting.
• Support internal and external audits regarding reconciliations and balance sheet integrity.
• Identify and implement process improvement or automation opportunities to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting/finance experience
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, including intermediate Excel skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and prioritize work independently
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.