About Us
Since 1977 we have delivered first class solutions to insurers worldwide, by combining global reach with local decision making. We have built customer & broker relationships on years of trust, experience and execution. Through our people, our products and our partnerships, we deliver the capacity and expertise necessary to contribute to the sustainable growth of prosperous communities worldwide. To do so, our colleagues work with:
Integrity Work honestly, to enhance TransRe’s reputation
Respect Value all colleagues. Collaborate actively.
Performance We reward excellence. Be accountable, manage risk and deliver TransRe’s strengths
Entrepreneurship Seize opportunities. Innovate for and with customers.
Customer Focus Anticipate their priorities. Exceed their expectations.
We have the following job opportunity in our New York City office:
Description
The Senior Accountant will work alongside the Corporate Accounting team in the execution of the group’s responsibilities. The role will have great visibility and access to senior management and will interact with Reinsurance Accounting, Treasury, the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Corporate Accounting. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Recording and reviewing journal entries processed in the Workday general ledger as part of the monthly/quarterly close cycle.
- Performing research for accounting matters in accordance with US GAAP and US SAP.
- Preparing key account reconciliations including bank account, investment, and tax accounts reconciliation.
- Preparing key account analytics including validating branch reporting packages.
- Assisting in the preparation of Statutory statements and filings.
- Developing an in depth understanding of the Workday Financial Accounting functionality.
- Assisting in the group’s response to internal and external company audit requests.
- Other AdHoc projects across the broader finance function.
Requirements
As an ideal candidate, you will possess the following skills and knowledge:
- Accounting and statutory reporting experience including reviewing a general ledger, booking journal entries, performing SOX controls and monthly/quarterly/annual close procedures.
- Strong track record of success in public accounting or in a similar fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or other program involving US GAAP and US SAP.
- Excellent written, verbal communications and teamwork skills.
- Strong Excel skills including but not limited to formulas, VLOOKUP, Pivot tables and sorting.
Work Schedule
TransRe is supportive of an agile work schedule, which may differ based on individual roles, your local office’s practices and preferences, marketplace trends, and TransRe’s business objectives. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office per week, and 2 days remote.
Compensation
In addition to base salary, for this position, TransRe offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and incentive pay opportunity. The anticipated annual base salary range in New York for this position, exclusive of benefits, paid time off, and incentive pay opportunity is $100,000 – 120,000. This range is an estimate, and the actual base salary offered for this position will be determined based on certain factors, including the applicant’s specific skill set and level of experience.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we support diversity in the workforce.
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What We Do
We are a leading international reinsurance organization headquartered in New York with operations worldwide.
We offer reinsurance capacity on both a treaty and facultative basis.
We built our business on the principles of capacity, reliability, expertise and creativity to deliver the risk transfer solutions you need to support your business.
We work closely with you, listening and asking to understand your strategic objectives, and offering you the full spectrum of property and casualty products, services and support to help you grow and succeed.
We have dedicated teams of local professionals near you and we build relationships based on the fundamental promise that we will be here when you need us.
We have the ability and willingness to pay your claims.
We are members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies.
We value risk.
Our Core Values are woven into our key employment policies and procedures:
Integrity - Work honestly. Enhance our reputation.
People - Develop diverse talent. Reward excellence.
Customer Focus - Anticipate their priorities. Exceed their expectations.
Respect - Value all colleagues. Collaborate with one another.
Entrepreneurship - Seize opportunities. Innovate for and with customers.
Performance - Be accountable. Manage risks. Deliver our strength.
For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to [email protected].
