About the role

  • Reinsurance Accountant responsible for accurate reporting of cession statements and maintaining accounts payables/receivables. Utilizing strong analytical skills for financial reconciliations and audit preparation.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare reinsurance reporting packages for clients timely and accurately
  • Assist with servicing and accounting for existing reinsurance deals properly
  • Assist with preparation of reinsurance payments
  • Monitor and account for trust account activity
  • Cash application into reinsurance system
  • Assist in implementing & modifying systems and procedures for accurate accounting and reporting of all ceded reinsurance activity
  • Design, generate, interpret, and publish ad hoc reports to Management
  • Accurately and quickly fulfill reporting requests from Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Management, and clients as needed
  • Communicate significant issues and trends to Management
  • Set-up new client reporting as necessary
  • Assist with the administrative functions of the reinsurance program.
  • Partner with key personnel to assist with the proper interpretation, recognition, accounting & operational implementation, and reporting of reinsurance agreements
  • Assist with monthly financial accounting reconciliations.
  • Assist with external and internal audit preparation and inquiries.
  • Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
  • Ensure the payment of reinsurance premiums, clear or adjust premium booking differences, and process receipts on a timely basis

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
  • Reinsurance experience is a plus.
  • 3-5 years of accounting and finance experience
  • Proficient experience with Microsoft Excel
  • Familiarity with SQL (preferably Postgres SQL) a plus
  • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
  • Excellent and effective communication and presentation skills.
  • Prior insurance or auto industry experience is a plus.
  • Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Advanced Knowledge of spreadsheet software
  • Working knowledge of account procedures (i.e. Reconciliation, debits and credits, journalizing and posting.
  • Strong analytical skills and understanding of US GAAP

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Programs
  • Paid Community Service Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Ongoing Training & Personal Development
  • And More!

Job title

Reinsurance Accountant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$60,000 - $70,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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