Senior Accountant

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, ESG initiatives and IDE journey.

Our Finance department is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing team.

**Position summary:**The Sr. Accountant works independently on difficult assignments within the core accounting discipline and supports accounting integration efforts across various finance groups.  Prepares analysis and presents results to management with recommended action.  Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities outside of own unit.

This is a Full-time, Exempt role.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Prepares complex journal entries and reconciliations and/or performs detail review of simple to moderately complex journal entries or reconciliations

• Independently prepares and analyzes complex financial statements, footnotes and sections of management’s discussion and analysis. Confers with more senior team members as needed.

• May be accountable for a small to medium sized project or a subcomponent of a larger initiative (i.e. mergers and acquisitions).

• Prepares first level analysis of accounting issues or new accounting pronouncements, provides findings in a detailed white paper, and presents findings to department manager.

• Able to work on multiple assignments simultaneously, many with short turnaround times

• May be required to perform responsibilities at a similar skill level outside of own unit.

Position Requirements:

• 2+ years of related experience

• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Access

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience. CPA and/or MBA preferred

• PeopleSoft preferred

• Insurance experience preferred

• SEC or public company experience preferred

• Applies analytical techniques, e.g., separating a complex whole into its parts or elements to resolve problems or issues.

• Understands and applies financial and accounting principles to analyze financial results, track budgets, and report financials.

• Fosters an environment where individuals collaborate in pursuit of a common goal internally and externally to the team.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT:

It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.

BENEFITS:

We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
• Click here for the full list of Benefits

EEO statement:

The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers.  The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.  

Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.” 

As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities.  Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at: [email protected] and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.

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