Position Summary

The Accountant will prepare account reconciliations and analyses to support accurate and meaningful financial information and assist in preparing financial statements and supporting detail.    

Essential Functions

• Prepare account reconciliations with supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly journal entries to reflect business activity in the general ledger.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly internal financial statements and quarterly and annual NAIC statements, by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Assist with interim and year end audits.
• Ad hoc responsibilities as assigned.

Job Specific Skills

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding context, written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems, analytical skills
• Time Management: Managing one's own time.
• Written Comprehension: The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum of five years insurance or financial services accounting experience

Job Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong mathematical skills
• Understanding of US GAAP and statutory accounting
• Strong problem solving and the ability to adapt to new situations
• Interface with departments and senior management
• Outstanding work ethic and passion for exceeding expectations
• Highly proficient in obtaining, analyzing and synthesizing data into information
• Detail oriented, accurate and able to work effectively under pressure
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to organize time and tasks efficiently with minimal supervision

Training will be completed onsite.  This will be a hybrid role after training.

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