Lead Accountant – SEC Reporting, GAAP Accounting

RLI Insurance Company

Lead Accountant preparing SEC filings and GAAP financial statements for a specialty insurance company. Collaborating with management and auditors on financial reporting responsibilities and process improvements.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,486 - $124,595 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare monthly consolidated GAAP financial statements.
Account for share-based compensation and calculate diluted shares outstanding.
Prepare earnings releases and draft financial statements and disclosures for quarterly and annual SEC filings, specifically Form 10-Q and 10-K.
Manage the review and submission of iXBRL tagging for SEC filings.
Maintain GAAP accounting policies and procedures; research and implement new accounting guidance.
Prepare financial analyses and summaries for management and the board of directors.
Serve as a contact for external auditors; support quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Perform accounting for fixed assets, leases and impairment analysis.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
Participate in or lead special projects, as assigned.
Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA strongly preferred
4+ years of related experience [OR] equivalent level of education and experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Experience preparing or reviewing financial statements and related disclosures
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to research and apply accounting guidance
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work with large datasets
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present findings to management
Ability to exercise sound judgment, pay attention to detail and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plans
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
401(k) — automatic 3% company contribution
Annual 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contributions (Up to 15% of eligible earnings)
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities
Parental and family care leave
Flexible & hybrid work arrangements
Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform
Employee assistance program
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
2x base salary for group life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life, critical illness, & accident insurance for purchase
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Training & certification opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Education bonuses

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAPSEC reportingfinancial statementsiXBRL taggingfinancial analysesaccounting for fixed assetsleasesimpairment analysisprocess improvementsaccounting guidance

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationverbal communicationjudgmentattention to detailtime managementteam supportleadershippresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accountingCPA