Senior Accountant

Trean Insurance Group

Senior Accountant managing general ledger transactions and accounting tasks at Trean Corporation. Collaborating with multiple teams and ensuring financial accuracy and reporting.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeDowners Grove • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reviews and analyzes general ledger transactions and batches by gathering financial data and using appropriate systems
Provides back up assistance for daily accounting tasks such as deposits, invoice entry, billing and collections, prepaid and deferred items, or fixed assets
Initiates wire and ACH transactions and prepares bank transactions as well as assists in escheat process
Assists with escalated communication with customers or vendors on accounting issues
Designs and implements solutions for new and valuable account reconciliations and reviews advanced account and/or bank reconciliations to maintain proper up-to-date supported account balances
Proposes and implements solutions for research and resolving reconciliation discrepancies and outstanding items
Onboards new companies in the ledger and financial reporting structure for new entity acquisitions and org chart changes
Reviews and reports on monthly close checklist items within required timeline and provide backup where necessary on close items and is responsible for modifications to the close checklist to support financial statements
Utilizes standard reporting tools as well as validates new reporting tools as needed
Collaborates with other accounting team members and the broader accounting team on project goals
Manages aspects of the annual audit by working closely with external auditors and staff to complete open item requests
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societies
Mentors accounting staff and business users on Microsoft GP, Prospero and accounting concepts, techniques, technology, and processes
Performs other activities, duties and assignments as needed or requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience
Previous experience in financial services required
Progressive accounting responsibility
8+ years’ experience working with a general ledger package and transactional and subledger systems
8+ years’ experience working with basic accounting transactions in at more than one concentration category such as payables, receivables, fixed assets, bank transactions or reconciliations
Experience in troubleshooting and resolving reconciliation, ledger and reporting issues
Experience in effectively managing staff
Insurance industry knowledge and a working knowledge of insurance systems (policy & claim) preferred
Ability to multi-task and learn quickly
Ability to self-start and research independently
Ability to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong sense of accountability, comfortable making recommendations and taking accountability for outcomes
Working knowledge of transactional systems such as Microsoft GP and Prospero preferred
Knowledge of best internal control practices and GAAP policies required
Ability to meet deadlines in a multi-priority, fast-paced environment both independently and within a team environment
Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and recommend solutions
Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
Advanced skills in Excel (Formulas like INDEX-MATCH and OFFSET, Pivot Tables, Power Pivot, Power Query, reading and writing MACROS)

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Trean Insurance Group Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 51 - 200 employees 💰 $50M Post-IPO Debt on 2022-08 Insurance Trean Insurance Group is a full-service insurance management and reinsurance consulting company. The company offers expertise in insurance and reinsurance accounting, claims, data, regulatory, and underwriting. Trean Insurance Group prides itself on being relationship-driven and acts as a true business partner to its clients, providing customized insurance and reinsurance solutions. With a focus on achieving client goals and developing profitable business, Trean Insurance Group combines underwriting, claims, loss control, and analytical expertise for successful, enduring partnerships. Senior Accountant 🔥 1 hour ago 🏢🏡 Downers Grove – Hybrid 💵 $75k - $95k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 💲 Accountant / Accounting Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Reviews and analyzes general ledger transactions and batches by gathering financial data and using appropriate systems
Provides back up assistance for daily accounting tasks such as deposits, invoice entry, billing and collections, prepaid and deferred items, or fixed assets
Initiates wire and ACH transactions and prepares bank transactions as well as assists in escheat process
Assists with escalated communication with customers or vendors on accounting issues
Designs and implements solutions for new and valuable account reconciliations and reviews advanced account and/or bank reconciliations to maintain proper up-to-date supported account balances
Proposes and implements solutions for research and resolving reconciliation discrepancies and outstanding items
Onboards new companies in the ledger and financial reporting structure for new entity acquisitions and org chart changes
Reviews and reports on monthly close checklist items within required timeline and provide backup where necessary on close items and is responsible for modifications to the close checklist to support financial statements
Utilizes standard reporting tools as well as validates new reporting tools as needed
Collaborates with other accounting team members and the broader accounting team on project goals
Manages aspects of the annual audit by working closely with external auditors and staff to complete open item requests
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societies
Mentors accounting staff and business users on Microsoft GP, Prospero and accounting concepts, techniques, technology, and processes
Performs other activities, duties and assignments as needed or requested 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience
Previous experience in financial services required
Progressive accounting responsibility
8+ years’ experience working with a general ledger package and transactional and subledger systems
8+ years’ experience working with basic accounting transactions in at more than one concentration category such as payables, receivables, fixed assets, bank transactions or reconciliations
Experience in troubleshooting and resolving reconciliation, ledger and reporting issues
Experience in effectively managing staff
Insurance industry knowledge and a working knowledge of insurance systems (policy & claim) preferred
Ability to multi-task and learn quickly
Ability to self-start and research independently
Ability to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong sense of accountability, comfortable making recommendations and taking accountability for outcomes
Working knowledge of transactional systems such as Microsoft GP and Prospero preferred
Knowledge of best internal control practices and GAAP policies required
Ability to meet deadlines in a multi-priority, fast-paced environment both independently and within a team environment
Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and recommend solutions
Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
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Hard Skills & Tools

general ledgeraccount reconciliationsfinancial reportingaccounting transactionsreconciliation discrepanciesGAAPExcelMicrosoft GPProsperotransactional systems

Soft Skills

communication skillsattention to detailorganizational skillsconflict resolutionmulti-taskingself-startingproblem-solvingaccountabilitymentoringteam collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA (preferred)