Staff Accountant (Finance)

Job Summary

Assist in the preparation of Statutory & GAAP Financial Statements and handle day to day financial reporting of all activities that will assist management and others in making educated economic decisions about the Company’s future.

Duties and Responsibilities

Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service. Assist in the preparation of and entering of monthly and quarterly journal entries

Assist in preparing financial reporting such as internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits

Assist in preparing and completing annual and quarterly NAIC statutory financial statements Assist with cash application, A/R. A/P, suspense clearing, bank account reconciliations, etc. Abide by and enforce internal controls and accounting policy, including externally required controls for SOX; ensure audit readiness and compliance Interact with and respond to state insurance departments and regulatory authorities if necessary

Assist in preparation of reinsurance reports and remittances, track outstanding receivables and any related reinsurance accounting

Assist in maintaining systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data and enhance the Company’s value Assist with financial planning and analysis including budgets, forecasts, results analysis and capital planning

Respond to the Controller with accurate and timely work to facilitate the

Company’s financial needs

Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile special reports as necessary

Conform with and abide by all internal and external regulations and policies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of GAAP, ledger, account reconciliation, audit/control procedures, cash, A/P, A/R, payroll, income tax, investment accounting, banking and/or accounting systems

Knowledge of Statutory Accounting, Reinsurance Accounting and other aspects of insurance operations a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail High level of initiative and motivation Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed Proactive self-starter with a bias toward teamwork

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines

Intermediate to Expert level proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Experience and Education Staff Accountant

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related required Three years’ experience in corporate and/or public accountancy or finance roles required Working towards CPA designation a plus

Hands-on accounting experience within the Property and Casualty Insurance industry desired, but not required

Staff Accountant II

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related required CPA designation strongly preferred Five years’ experience in corporate and/or public accountancy or finance roles required Two years of hands-on accounting experience within the Property and Casualty Insurance industry strongly preferred