Staff Accountant

Overview

This role supports the organization’s growth-focused reinsurance division by ensuring accurate accounting and administration of reinsurance agreements. You will work closely with the Reinsurance Accounting Team Leader and collaborate with reinsurer staff, clients, finance staff, auditors, and internal teams to ensure proper execution of reinsurance transactions.

Responsibilities

• Record daily deposits and reconcile entries related to reinsurance activity, ensuring accuracy and compliance with treaty terms.
• Maintain spreadsheets to track deposits, claims fund tracking, and support financial reporting.
• Perform timely and accurate recording, reporting, and matching of billings in accordance with reinsurance agreements.
• Identify and resolve reconciliation issues related to reinsurance activities, coordinating corrective actions as needed.
• Manage communications with clients, reinsurers, and internal stakeholders, including collaboration with claims, actuarial, and finance teams.
• Support audits by preparing relevant financial documentation and responding to audit queries.
• Assist the Reinsurance Accounting Supervisor with process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy of reinsurance accounting operations.
• Back up the Accounting (senior) for payables and month-end processing when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within the insurance or reinsurance industry.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and experience using accounting software.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, reinsurers, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Self-starter with a professional, assertive approach to problem-solving.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range

• $65,000 - $65,000 Annual

The pay range is provided in good faith and is based on the lowest and highest annual salary (or hourly rate) paid for the role, taking into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts, and more

Benefit details and offerings may vary by subsidiary entity or specific geographic location. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits.

Location

Not specified.