Reinsurance Accountant II

Overview

Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000

Job Posting End Date: June 1, 2026

This role supports reinsurance accounting activities within a leading voluntary insurance provider. The position may be hybrid or remote depending on the candidate's location within the continental US:

• Hybrid: If located within 50 miles of offices in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, expect to work in-office at least 60% of the week with remaining time remote.
• Remote: If located more than 50 miles from these offices, the role is fully remote with occasional office visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform treaty and accounting requirements related to reinsurance activities.
• Collaborate with Financial Shared Services and subject matter experts to document reinsurance activities.
• Develop and maintain a centralized inventory of active reinsurance treaties and provisions to ensure timely and accurate adherence.
• Document how reinsurance activities are reflected in accounting and reporting systems under US GAAP and Statutory bases, maintaining compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 and Model Audit Rule (MAR).
• Administer existing reinsurance treaty agreements to ensure compliance and facilitate periodic cash settlements.
• Work with Financial Reporting to complete monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting requirements including journal entries, reinsurance accruals, and Schedule S filings.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional, job-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting principles.
• Detail-oriented with meticulous documentation skills for transaction support.
• Intellectual curiosity to understand accounting implications of reinsurance programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Skilled in process improvement techniques including diagnostic, problem-solving, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Aptitude for learning accounting and data analysis systems/applications.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Professionalism in accordance with corporate standards.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to collaborate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working toward Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Experience with reinsurance.
• Knowledge and experience with SAP preferred.

Travel

• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $65,000 - $85,000, with offers based on factors including education, experience, certifications, location, and peer compensation.
• Compensation decisions allow for future salary growth; initial offers typically not at top of range.
• Additional incentive pay and benefits provided separately.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental insurance policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity) offered at no cost to employee.
• 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and opportunity to purchase company stock.
• Paid time off includes 11 holidays, up to 20 days PTO, and state-mandated sick leave where applicable.
• Compliance with all applicable leave laws including sick and safe leave, adoption, and parental leave.

Location

• Continental United States (hybrid or remote based on proximity to Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC offices).