What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant II position at Essent Guaranty, Inc.?
Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) is a Bermuda-based holding company (collectively with its subsidiaries, "Essent") which serves the housing finance industry by offering private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products and title insurance and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors to support homeownership. We are focused on managing risk and dedicated to serving as a strong and fair counterparty. As a company, we bring strong private capital and a commitment to risk management to the mortgage insurance industry.
Title: Accountant II
Location: Columbia, MO (Fully in-office)
This is an individual contributor role that operates under regular supervision. It involves maintaining financial records and ensuring the accurate recording of financial transactions. This encompasses bank account activity, inter-company transactions, and regulatory compliance. The role also entails performing various accounting tasks, conducting internal audits, meeting reporting deadlines, contributing to annual budgets and projections, and responding to information requests. Interacting with upper-level management to present financial findings may also be a part of this role.
As a dynamic and resourceful professional, we will rely on you to perform the following duties:
- Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
- Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assist with monthly closing processes.
- Maintain documentation for accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury and conducts internal audits.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Meet processing and reporting deadlines.
- Contribute to the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections.
- Respond to information requests, review financial statements, and assist with audits.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP.
- May develop, maintain, and improve complex Excel spreadsheets.
- May help drive process improvements for SOX compliance.
- May interact with upper-level management, present financial findings and participate in division meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 2-4 years of accounting experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Familiarity with accounting software programs.
- Working knowledge of GAAP.
- Mathematical acumen and analytical skills.
- Good problem-solving and time management skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and an eye for accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
