Privately held insurance carrier looking for a Senior Accountant familiar with NAIC Statutory Reporting and US GAAP. Ideal candidate comes with 4+ years experience and will have handled Yellow Book reporting front to back. Preference will be given to those with Schedule F, schedule P, or reinsurance accounting experience, but those without are still encourage to apply. Candidates who have not worked in the insurance industry will not be considered at this time.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial close procedures
- Prepares and review reconciliations and schedules to support general ledger balances
- Preparation and review of financial statements and any ad hoc reporting
- Assit with work paper preparation and footnote disclosures
- Assist with the design, preparation and analysis of management reports, Board of Director presentations, etc.
- Create and perform ad hoc queries, analysis, and / or analytics upon request
- Recommends process improvements and drives change
KEY SKILLS:
- Proficient in US GAAP
- Experience or familiarity with Statutory Accounting Principles
- Experience in Expense & Cost Reporting
- Strong Financial Planning & Analysis capabilities
- Familiarity with Property & Casualty Regulatory Reporting NAIC requirements
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail, accuracy and completion on a timely basis of job duties and responsibilities
- Shows passion, energy / endurance, intensity and excitement, maintaining focus while balancing multiple priorities
- Approaches all assigned tasks with an analytical mindset to identify problems/issues, propose solutions and implement change as needed
- Developing and Leveraging Relationships - Able to build and sustain excellent relationships in the workplace. Leverages cross functional / business skills set and is a positive influence to others.
- Communication / Interpersonal Skills - Must be highly articulate, accessible, a good listener and visible to others.
- Integrity - Acts with integrity above all else.
- Strong work ethic with excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work beyond a normal work day schedule when necessary to hit financial reporting deadlines
- Strong desire to increase knowledge and expertise both as an accountant and a professional in the insurance industry
- The ability to work independently or in a team structured environment to meet common goals, objectives and deadlines
- Ability to collaborate with all levels of staff and management
