Staff Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to support its growth-focused reinsurance division. This role partners with the Reinsurance Accounting Team Leader and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate accounting and administration of reinsurance agreements. Responsibilities include recording reinsurance activity, maintaining tracking tools used for financial reporting, resolving reconciliation issues, supporting audits, and contributing to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Record daily deposits and reconcile entries for reinsurance activity, ensuring accuracy and compliance with treaty terms.
• Maintain spreadsheets tracking deposits, claims fund tracking, and 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, collaborating with departments including claims, actuarial, and finance.
• Support audits by preparing relevant financial documentation and responding to audit queries.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of reinsurance accounting operations.
• Back up the Accounting (senior) role 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 keen 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

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.

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the organization is committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives.

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