Staff Accountant (Finance)

Overview

This role involves assisting in the preparation of Statutory and GAAP Financial Statements and managing day-to-day financial reporting activities to support management and stakeholders in making informed economic decisions about the organization's future.

Responsibilities

• Uphold core values including Integrity, Accountability, Communication, Teamwork, Innovation, and Customer Service.
• Assist in preparing and entering monthly and quarterly journal entries.
• Support the preparation of internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits.
• Assist in preparing and completing annual and quarterly NAIC statutory financial statements.
• Manage cash application, accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P), suspense clearing, and bank account reconciliations.
• Enforce internal controls and accounting policies, including compliance with SOX requirements; ensure audit readiness.
• Interact with state insurance departments and regulatory authorities as needed.
• Assist in preparing reinsurance reports and remittances, track outstanding receivables, and related reinsurance accounting.
• Maintain systems and controls to verify the integrity of processes and data.
• Support financial planning and analysis activities including budgets, forecasts, results analysis, and capital planning.
• Provide accurate and timely work to the Controller to meet financial needs.
• Participate in special projects and compile special reports as necessary.
• Comply with all internal and external regulations and policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of GAAP, ledger management, account reconciliation, audit/control procedures, cash management, A/P, A/R, payroll, income tax, investment accounting, banking, and accounting systems.
• Knowledge of Statutory Accounting, Reinsurance Accounting, and insurance operations is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• High initiative and motivation.
• Strong work ethic and drive to succeed.
• Proactive self-starter with a teamwork orientation.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Intermediate to expert proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Experience and Education

Staff Accountant

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in corporate and/or public accountancy or finance roles.
• Working towards CPA designation is a plus.
• Hands-on accounting experience within the Property and Casualty Insurance industry is desired but not required.

Staff Accountant II

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in corporate and/or public accountancy or finance roles.
• At least two years of hands-on accounting experience within the Property and Casualty Insurance industry strongly preferred.

Additional Information

• This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future H-1B sponsorship.