Staff Accountant

Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service.

About Role

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a highly motivated staff accountant to join our US Finance team. The ideal candidate will support the accounting department by performing day-to-day accounting tasks, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring accuracy in financial records. This position will require you to have a broad understanding of basic accounting principles, great attention to detail, strong sense of urgency, and excellent communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile daily cash transactions across multiple bank accounts
• Process and record employee T&E expenses, ensuring proper coding and ledger reconciliation
• Monitor, process, and accurately post AP card expenses to appropriate GL accounts
• Record various journal entries and assist in maintaining the general ledger
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Prepare financial reports and schedules as needed
• Assist with audit preparation and documentation requests
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation
• Assist in other accounting projects which includes cross collaboration with other teams in the Finance Department and help evolving our processes
• Manage workload efficiently by organizing, prioritizing, and executing tasks in a timely and high-quality manner
• Represent the Finance team with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience
• CPA preferred or desire to obtain CPA license
• Understanding of Accounting and Financial Reporting principles and practices
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• A strong sense of urgency, with the ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Solid analytical acumen
• Legally authorized to work in the US