Reinsurance Accountant II

Overview

A financial services organization is seeking a Reinsurance Accounting Specialist based in Georgia, US. This role offers a salary range of $65,000 to $85,000 and may be hybrid or remote depending on the candidate's location within the continental US. The job posting is open until June 30, 2026.

Location and Work Designation

• Hybrid work arrangement if located within 50 miles of offices in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, requiring at least 60% in-office presence.
• Remote work arrangement if located more than 50 miles from these offices, 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.
• Document how reinsurance activities are reflected in accounting and reporting systems under US GAAP and Statutory bases, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 and Model Audit Rule (MAR).
• Administer existing reinsurance treaty agreements to ensure adherence and facilitate periodic cash settlements.
• Work with the Financial Reporting team to complete monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting tasks including journal entries, reinsurance accruals, and Schedule S filings.
• Assist with external and internal audit requests.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional, job-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of accounting principles for U.S. GAAP.
• Detail-oriented with meticulous documentation skills for transaction support.
• Intellectual curiosity to understand U.S. GAAP, statutory, and international accounting implications of reinsurance.
• Proficiency 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 the 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 and Benefits

• Salary range: $65,000 - $85,000, with offers based on factors such as education, experience, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation.
• Compensation decisions allow for future salary growth; initial offers typically are not at the top of the range.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; supplemental insurance policies at no cost to the employee (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity); 401(k) plans; annual bonuses; and opportunity to purchase company stock.
• Paid time off includes 11 paid holidays and up to 20 days of PTO for any reason.
• Eligible employees may receive state-mandated sick leave and other leaves of absence to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Compliance with all applicable leave laws, including sick and safe leave, adoption, and parental leave.

Job Posting End Date

• June 30, 2026