Reinsurance Accountant

Overview

This role involves working as a Reinsurance Accountant responsible for maintaining accurate and compliant reinsurance financial records. The position includes preparing and analyzing transactions, reconciling accounts, reviewing financial reports, resolving discrepancies, strengthening internal controls, and supporting SOX compliance. The role also includes administering strategic reinsurance treaties, performing cash settlements, collaborating with auditors, and contributing to process improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, record, analyze, and report strategic reinsurance accounting transactions ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies and principles.
• Administer reinsurance treaties including cash settlements and data validation.
• Perform reinsurance accounting activities such as preparing, classifying, recording, maintaining, and reconciling General Ledger accounts, sub-ledgers, and subsystems.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on journal entries and workpapers.
• Identify, research, and resolve discrepancies or out-of-balance situations among assigned accounts.
• Identify accounting issues and recommend mitigation solutions to management.
• Research and provide input on complex accounting impacts related to new and existing strategic reinsurance structures and transactions.
• Develop processes to ensure internal controls and SOX compliance and assess their effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to resolve complex issues.
• Prepare financial reports, accounting statements, and footnote information for SEC, GAAP, and statutory reporting.
• Participate in accounting projects and provide consultation as needed.
• Communicate with third-party reinsurers to resolve discrepancies collaboratively and timely.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of finance experience directly related to the responsibilities of this role.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence management and critical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and close attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a changing work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $72,900 - $131,600, with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, location, licensure, proficiency, and qualifications.
• Eligibility for an Annual Incentive Program based on company, business unit, and individual performance.
• Potential for additional rewards including long-term incentives, sales incentives, and a standard benefits package.
• Benefits include PTO/parental leave, competitive 401(k), financial counseling, health coaching, employee assistance program, tuition assistance, leadership development, virtual training opportunities, and flexible work arrangements.

Location

• Remote work available for employees residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.
• Alternate location option: Radnor, PA.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this opportunity.
• Applications accepted through May 31, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion.
• The employer participates in E-Verify.
• Applicants are advised to be cautious of fraudulent recruiting activities and to protect personal information during the application process.