Reinsurance Accountant (HYBRID or REMOTE)

Overview

This role focuses on reinsurance accounting and analysis for complex reinsurance initiatives, including impact analysis, current and future state process flows, and assumed and ceded reinsurance strategies and functions. Responsibilities include daily reinsurance accounting activities, contract interpretation in line with applicable accounting standards, audit readiness, and support for enterprise reinsurance data strategy through strong subject matter expertise and cross-functional collaboration.

The position offers a flexible schedule: it may be fully remote or hybrid. If located near one of the offices (Charlotte, NC; New York, NY; Syracuse, NY), a hybrid schedule with 2–3 days on-site per week is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily reinsurance accounting activities, including transaction recording, reconciliation, and ledger maintenance.
• Interpret and operationalize complex reinsurance contracts in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Establish and uphold internal policies and procedures for reinsurance financial operations.
• Ensure timely issuance of billing statements and collections from reinsurers.
• Identify trends and variances through financial data review and advise leadership on potential improvements.
• Conduct routine account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Maintain strict adherence to accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal control procedures.
• Prepare for internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and insights.
• Use business process design tools (e.g., process maps and flow charts) to clarify reinsurance problems, goals, and requirements for reinsurance stakeholders.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support enterprise strategy for reinsurance data.
• Support an agile project management framework by prioritizing and pacing projects with a cross-functional team.
• Monitor client accounts/statistics using internal reports, conduct data analysis, and support stakeholders with reports and statistics.
• Support financial reporting aligned with US GAAP / US STAT / Bermuda STAT, including Schedule S.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in reinsurance accounting, claims and reporting within the insurance industry, ideally in the Life and Annuities.
• Technical knowledge of reinsurance arrangements, accounting principles, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven knowledge working with Microsoft Excel and financial systems; experience with reinsurance tools (e.g., RMS, AIR) is an advantage.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex datasets.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Proactively seeks advice for new issues and suggests solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, industry designation (i.e., ALMI, FMLI) or equivalent certification.
• Business Objects, Analysis for Office, Power BI, and Tableau.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $80,000–$125,000. Actual base salary varies based on skills, experience, and geographical location.
• In addition to base pay, compensation includes opportunities such as base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation. Eligibility depends on level and functional area of responsibility.
• For eligible employees, benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Location

• Primary Location: UNITED STATES-NY-Syracuse
• Other Locations: UNITED STATES-NY-New York, UNITED STATES-Remote, UNITED STATES-NC-Charlotte

Schedule

Full-time

Equal Employment Opportunity / E-Verify

• Equal employment opportunity is provided without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other class protected by federal, state, and local laws.
• This employer participates in the E-Verify program.

Reasonable Accommodation

• Reasonable accommodation is available for applicants and employees as needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions.