Senior Accountant, Accident & Health

Overview

This Senior Accountant role involves managing day-to-day financial activities including month-end journal entries, reinsurance statements, internal management reporting, data analysis, general ledger maintenance, and supporting the finance control environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close processes and prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Prepare and distribute monthly commission and reinsurance reports
• Manage monthly transfers
• Review general ledger items for accuracy and completeness
• Analyze, report, and interpret financial reports
• Review and report on claim payments, including excess claims
• Assist with audit work paper preparation
• Review reinsurance agreements and prepare settlements
• Draft various statutory schedules
• Conduct projects and analyses as required
• Collaborate with actuary, underwriting, and claims departments
• Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills to manage daily responsibilities
• Proficient in math and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Technical aptitude for multiple systems
• Solid understanding of GAAP and STAT accounting standards
• Understanding of business operations, objectives, and metrics
• Ability to propose efficiency improvements and streamlined processes
• Team-oriented with ability to work collaboratively across finance, underwriting, sales, and actuarial teams
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft financial applications
• Ability to analyze complex data and prepare various reports
• Clear and logical communication skills, both written and verbal
• Skilled at identifying issues, root causes, and making business-focused recommendations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 4-5 years of experience in corporate accounting and general ledger
• Experience in property and casualty insurance and statutory reporting preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $75,000 - $95,000, determined by experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and applicable minimum wage requirements
• Eligibility for performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and welfare benefits, tuition and professional certification assistance, 401(k) savings plan, elective participation in an Employee Stock Purchase Program, paid time off, paid holidays, child bonding leave, and other employee assistance programs

Location

Details regarding the work location were not specified.