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About Everest:
Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

About the Role:

We’re excited to welcome you to the Finance Operations Group at Everest Insurance, part of Everest Re Group, Ltd. You’ll be stepping into the role of Accountant at our Warren, NJ office. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with a high-performing team, contribute to our operational excellence, and help drive impact across our global insurance platform. We’re looking forward to the expertise and energy you’ll bring to the group.

Role & Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

As an Accountant, you’ll take ownership of a range of responsibilities, including:

• Preparing daily loss funding transactions and AP vouchers and resolving any funding or banking issues that arise.

• Processing journal entries to support monthly and quarterly closing activities.

• Organizing and executing quarterly accruals, reclassifications, and adjustment entries.

• Performing and reviewing monthly reconciliations and variance analyses for claim funding accounts.

• Reconciling balance sheet accounts—including suspense accounts—according to corporate timelines and Everest policies.

• Ensuring TPA documentation and insurance certificates are current and accurate.

• Developing a working knowledge of various claims and policy management systems.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with TPA contacts to exchange information and resolve issues.

• Collaborating with both internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with controls and procedures.

• Tackling ad hoc requests and special projects as needed.

• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and partnering with Finance, IT, and Operations to implement changes.

Qualifications:

Core qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Several years of experience in accounting or finance

• Strong reconciliation skills — this is a key part of the role

• Exposure to insurance accounting is a bonus, not a requirement

How you approach your work

• You communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and conversation

• You’re comfortable working with Excel and navigating complex data

• You take initiative but also enjoy working with others

• You’re thoughtful in how you solve problems and take ownership of your work

• You pay close attention to detail and keep things organized

• You know how to manage your time and adapt when priorities shift

The base salary range for this position is $57,000 - $115,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture. 

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.  

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve. 

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Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at [email protected].

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