Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.
Major roles and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist in maintaining general ledger and preparing monthly and quarterly journal entries within the required timeframe.
- Assist in maintaining Workday general ledger database, participating in ongoing enhancements, discussing/resolving issues with immediate superior.
- Maintain a spreadsheet for all Operating Expenses by month, by company and by department.
- Reconcile and analyze various balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Assist with Bank reconciliations
- Responsible for the preparation and reconciliation of all carrier settlement entries including all cash and/or balance sheet entries.
- Act as a back-up for the intercompany receivable and payable account analyses and in the billing, collection, and/or payment of any balances due.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financials and management reports.
- Act as a back-up for preparation of annual Federal and State tax packages; preparation and proper filing of various monthly, quarterly and annual taxation forms and fees and maintain records of schedules of regulatory requirements.
- Gather and produce general ledger reports and work papers needed to prepare various tax schedules.
- Assist all departments in the research and compilation of financial information for all audits, legal and tax requirements.
- Organize and maintain 1099 recipients data and ensure all recipients receive accurate information.
- Reconcile all premium related bank accounts and pass the needed entries in order to complete in time for the monthly close.
- Prepare wire transfer entries for the general ledger.
- Additional assignments/projects that may be assigned by the Director, Agency Accounting or Comptroller/CFO.
Requirements for this role
3-5 years' experience prefer in the insurance industry
Workday expertise
Accounting degree
Organizational skills
An estimated salary range for this role is around $90,000.00
Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years' experience (preferably in the insurance industry)
- Workday expertise
- Accounting degree
- Organizational skills
Starr Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is frequently characterized as excellent, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options supported by wellness tools and an EAP. Feedback suggests additional voluntary protections (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity) broaden overall healthcare security.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include both a 401(k) and a defined‑benefit pension, which is often highlighted as a standout feature. Profit sharing is also referenced as part of the broader financial benefits mix.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Top performers in underwriting are described as receiving excellent pay with good bonuses and clear advancement opportunities.
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What We Do
Starr Insurance is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world. Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents. Starr has the global knowledge, vision and relationships to help your company succeed, anywhere you do business.
