Senior Accountant

Saint Paul, MN


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Type: Consulting

Category: Accounting & Finance

Industry: Insurance

Reference ID: JN -042026-106618

Date Posted: 04/27/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/2PELGm


Description:

Location: Milwaukee, WI (hybrid or on-site, 4 days a week)


Our client seeks an Senior Accountant to join our dynamic financial services team where you'll play a key role in enhancing our accounting functions within the life insurance sector. This position involves month-end close process, collaboration with senior accounting leadership to streamline and improve financial processes and reporting.

 

We can facilitate W2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $45.00 to $55.00/hr. W2


Responsibilities:

·        Compile and analyze financial statements to ensure they are accurate and complete.

·        Handle general ledger entries and perform thorough account reconciliations.

·        Assist with audit preparations and policy-related accounting tasks.

·        Conduct research to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

·        Oversee the management of the corporate credit card system.

·        Manage financial activities for the organization’s charitable foundation and subsidiaries.

·        Work on regulatory and tax reporting obligations.

·        Initiate and manage special projects from start to finish.

 


Experience Requirements:

·        In-depth understanding of financial statements and fundamental accounting principles.

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick to adapt to new software systems.

·        Prior experience in life insurance accounting is essential.

·        Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

·        Ability to work collaboratively in a professional setting.

·        High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

·        Self-motivated with excellent teamwork skills and a proactive approach.

 


Education Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.

·        CPA certification is preferred; experience in financial services is advantageous.

·        5–10 years of progressive experience in accounting.

·        Must have experience in the life insurance industry.


Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

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· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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