Job Description:
General Purpose of the Position:
The Senior Accountant II will be responsible for monthly accounting activities, including providing financial information to management; enter and substantiate financial transactions, prepare journal entries, month-end, quarter-end and year-end close. Demonstrate expert knowledge of accounting principles and familiarity with GAAP and/or STAT accounting, with a strong knowledge in reinsurance accounting. Provide assistance and lead special accounting projects and implementations. Ensure the integrity of the accounting information for compliance and quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare quarterly and annual statutory financial statements accordingly to schedule
Complete month end, quarter-end and year-end closing according to schedule
Perform variance analyses and prepare account reconciliations
Prepare journals entries related to reinsurance contracts and settlements
Analyzing complex financial reports and records
Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, and others in a courteous and professional manner
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions
Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other accountants
Mentoring and training other accountants
Assists in providing feedback and documentation of significant variances of monthly financials
Skills and Abilities Required:
Highly detailed-oriented, organized and ability to multi-task
Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines
Superior analytical and problem solving, research and resolution skills
Expert knowledge of accounting principles
Proven ability to operate independently with minimal daily direction from management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience
5+ years insurance industry experience preferred
Computer Equipment and Software Requirements:
Advanced Windows Microsoft products
Proficiency in Excel
FRS
Great Plains Dynamics
Hallmark Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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What We Do
Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. is a diversified specialty property/casualty insurer with offices in Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Chicago, Jersey City and Atlanta. Hallmark markets, underwrites and services over half a billion dollars annually in commercial and personal insurance premiums in select markets. Hallmark is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas and its common stock is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol "HALL."
