RLI Insurance Company

Lead Accountant – SEC Reporting, GAAP Accounting

RLI Insurance Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Peoria • Illinois • Montana • United States

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Salary

💰 $85,486 - $124,595 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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