Staff Accountant

We are seeking a highly motivated Staff Accountant to assist with accounting operations for a portfolio of reinsurance companies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, can communicate effectively both internally and externally, and possesses hands-on accounting experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting and Reporting

• Assist in day-to-day accounting activities for the reinsurance companies under management, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Assist in maintenance of general ledger, reconcile accounts, and ensure proper classification of transactions across entities.

Communication

• Accurate and timely communication with team members to meet the department's goals.
• Professional communication with clients and external partners.

Reporting and Compliance

• Assist in preparation of quarterly financial reports for each reinsurance entity.
• Assist in maintaining source documentation as backup to financial transactions.
• Assist in monitoring collateral for reinsurance arrangements.
• Assist in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Familiarity with US GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; capable of handling multiple entities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Word; experience with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks or similar).