Distinguished is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Hospitality, Fine Art/Collectibles, Executive Lines, Environmental, Surety, Restaurants, and more. Distinguished partners with a select group of highly rated insurance companies to provide exclusive programs to our national network of 4,000 agencies and brokerages. You will have an opportunity to work with an energetic, passionate team that is committed to growth by helping our customers trading partners grow their businesses and building a best-in class system, as well as a great place to work.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant with deep expertise in Workday Financials to join our Accounting & Finance team. This role is responsible for managing core accounting activities, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, optimizing Workday functionality, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries and account reconciliations

Lead the month-end close process to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance

Maintain and analyze the general ledger and financial statements

Support audit activities by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to inquiries

Support the annual budgeting process, including data collection, validation, and consolidation

Partner with department leaders to guide budget development and review spending trends

Prepare variance analyses and assist with periodic forecasting updates

Utilize Workday reporting and planning tools to improve budgeting accuracy and visibility

Serve as the Finance team's subject matter expert for Workday

Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize Workday modules

Train team members on Workday functionality and best practices

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

5+ years of progressive accounting experience

Hands-on experience with Workday Financials required

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis, modeling)

Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles

Strong understanding of US GAAP

Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning

Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth environment

Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

LOCATION

NYC, hybrid schedule 2-3 days in office

COMPENSATION AND PERKS

$90,000-$110,000 base salary plus bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location

Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day)

Great healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental

401k with 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested

Life, disability and supplemental insurance

Growth and development opportunities

Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, and Peloton App Digital Membership for 1 year (or if you have Peloton equipment, receive a 4-month waiver)

Work/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental leave, a commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years

CORE VALUES

Our Core Values define our business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused on the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people! You will?collaborate?with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers.?Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your?determination?to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities.?Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms or agencies.

Distinguished Programs, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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