Senior Accountant, Accident & Health

Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day financial activities, including month-end journal entries, reinsurance statements, internal management reporting, data analysis and interpretation, general ledger maintenance, and supporting the finance control environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month-end close process and manage preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Prepare and distribute monthly commission and reinsurance reports
• Prepare monthly transfers
• Review general ledger items for accuracy and completeness
• Analyze, report, and interpret financial reports
• Review, analyze, and report claim payments, including excess claims
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations
• Assist with preparation of audit work papers
• Review reinsurance agreements and prepare settlements
• Draft various statutory schedules
• Perform projects and analyses as required
• Collaborate with actuary, underwriting, and claims departments
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills to manage daily responsibilities
• Strong 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 principles
• Understanding of business operations, objectives, and metrics
• Ability to propose ideas for efficiencies and streamlined processes
• Team-oriented with ability to work cohesively with financial staff, underwriting, sales, and actuarial teams
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft financial application products
• Ability to analyze complex data and prepare various reports
• Clear and logical communication of objectives, procedures, results, and business impacts in written and verbal form
• Consistently identifies issues, root causes, and makes business-focused recommendations

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• 4-5 years of experience in corporate accounting and general ledger
• Property & Casualty insurance and statutory reporting experience preferred

Compensation and 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 Employee Stock Purchase Program, paid time off, paid holidays, child bonding leave, and other employee assistance programs

Location

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