Senior Accountant 🔥
Overview of Position
The Senior Accountant position in Assurant’s Reinsurance Solutions group combines accounting and data management skills to provide accurate and timely client cession statements. You will work directly with internal account executives and external client contacts to make appropriate business decisions and achieve departmental goals. This position is well-suited for a detail-oriented individual capable of managing tight deadlines.
What will be my responsibilities for this position?
Prepare and process monthly and quarterly journal entries
Support the monthly reinsurance cession process including the calculation of cessions and profit share accruals as well as the production of cession statements
Verify and analyze information on cession statements and client reports for errors and adverse trends
Prepare account reconciliations and perform follow-up activities for pending items
Participate in the preparation and distribution of financial reports and analyses
Adhere to SOX 404 control requirements
Prepare schedules (Trust/LOC, Schedule F) for quarterly reviews and year-end audits for both internal and external auditors
Review reinsurance contracts as needed to ensure reporting accuracies
Prepare wires and check requests for reinsurance and/or profit share settlements
Assist IT team with on-going system upgrades and conversions
Act as a mentor for less-experienced associates
What are the requirements needed for this position?
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
5+ years general accounting experience or related
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Demonstrates strong analytical and research skills
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
Detail-oriented and able to work independently
Able to multi-task and set priorities to meet deadlines
Team-oriented and able to adapt to a flexible work environment
Able to work overtime as needed, particularly during the quarter-end close process
Able to switch from complex to routine tasks when required
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
CPA certification
Experience working with major database platforms, such as Microsoft SQL or Microsoft Access
Experience in the insurance industry, particularly knowledge of captive reinsurance
What are the working conditions and physical requirements of this job?
General office demands
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