Accountant - Aon Corporation

Aon is hiring for an Accountant, Captive Insurance – Burlington, VT - Remote

Aon’s Captive & Insurance Management team is an integral part of Aon’s global operations. Our 500 + captive insurance professionals manage over 1,000 captive insurance companies across 39 locations around the globe, representing more than 15% of the captive insurance market. Our clients span every sector and Industry and are primarily made up of Fortune 500 companies.

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Burlington, VT office

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

The Aon Burlington, Vermont office is seeking an Accountant who will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting of a portfolio insurance companies. The Accountant will work closely with a broader team of professionals ensuring all the compliance, finance and accounting requirements are met. The following requirements are identified as crucial for success in the role and it is expected that the candidate for the position will possess these qualifications.

• Preparing the financial statements for a portfolio of diverse accounts
• Preparing regulatory filings and premium tax returns
• Preparing supporting materials for annual Board meetings
• Reconciling loss and investment report data
• Oversee cash management for assigned portfolio
• Support and collate key financial information for captive audits/examinations
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and regulatory filings

How this opportunity is different

As an Accountant, you will have direct contact with client team members from within their corporate controllership, risk management, tax, legal, and other departments, as well as auditors, actuaries, investment managers, etc. You will work within an Aon team with varied skills, providing the opportunity to develop knowledge in the areas of financial reporting, insurance, compliance, and varied soft skills. At Aon, you are provided the opportunity to drive your career development.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Experience in preparing financial statements with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or related experiences.
• Proven ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently
• Experience managing several projects simultaneously
• Bachelor of Accounting/Finance/Business Administration degree or captive experience
• Preferred to have accounting/business experience
• Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Thrive in a team environment and able to work well independently

Education: Bachelor’s degree in or equivalent years of industry experience.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.  We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $50,000 - $85,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.  Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com 

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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