Accountant I, Reinsurance

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This opportunity is in the Finance and Accounting department.

Our Accounting & Finance Department is dynamic and collaborative. Providing best-in-class service to our internal and external customers within the expected timeframes, we actively support our co-workers, clients, and community. Many of our managers have a public accounting background or tenure within the industry and are eager to share their spirit and knowledge with our growing team.

Role Description:

As an Accountant I, Reinsurance, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of reinsurance accounting and reporting activities. In this role, you will support ceded, assumed, Loss Portfolio Transfer (LPT), and fronting business by maintaining accounting functions across multiple systems, preparing and posting cash transactions, and reconciling general ledger, escrow, and bank accounts. You will contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, assist with journal entries and month-end close activities, and prepare reports that support the reinsurance group’s financial operations. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will also help compile audit documentation, support ad hoc projects, and ensure reinsurance data is complete, accurate, and compliant—all while embracing Safety National’s core values of Relationships, Integrity, Teamwork, Balance, and Stability.

Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.
• This position allows for a hybrid work schedule which includes a minimum of 3 days per week in our St. Louis Corporate Office, located at 1832 Schuetz Rd. Saint Louis, MO. All employees are required to submit work from home requests and follow our Work From Home policy, which will be provided to all candidates selected to interview.
• 2 or more years of experience in the insurance industry or other relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining a positive, professional attitude.

Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and technology assets against unauthorized disclosure, destruction and/or alteration, in accordance with Safety National policies, standards, and procedures.

Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. Our culture is built upon relationships, which allow us to demonstrate our expertise gained through our rich 80-year history. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokio Marine, Inc., we appreciate the benefits and support provided by our affiliation with one of the top 10 insurance companies in the world.

Total Rewards That Put Employees First

In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation that includes base salary, holiday bonus, and incentive awards is only a small portion of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. Our total rewards approach recognizes and rewards the time, talents, efforts, and results of our valued employees. Highlights of our exceptional benefits include generous health, dental, and vision coverage, health savings accounts, a 401(k)-retirement savings match and an annual profit sharing contribution. We proudly offer family forming benefits for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy, generous paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave, a hybrid work environment, and company-paid life insurance and disability. To support employees in their career journeys, we provide professional growth and development opportunities in addition to employee recognition and well-being programs. Apply today to learn more.

Safety National is committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-based compensation. In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation is only one piece of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. The target base salary range for this position is $61,000 to $77,500. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location.

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