Sr. Accountant - Berkley

Company Details:

 

We don’t believe your career defines you; but we do believe you have the power to define your career. Discover your passions and pursue your dreams with tailored training, mentorships, and opportunities to grow! At Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group, we do cool stuff. A lotta cool stuff. Our teams work together to develop innovative sales strategies, create disruptive business models, and deliver world class service. To make all of this happen, we have great people with diverse skill sets - including underwriters, sales teams, claims professionals and risk managers - all collaborating and working together with a common goal of improving the experience for every customer in the Berkley Mid-Atlantic enterprise. We set audacious goals, work hard and laugh together. If you’re ready for a challenge and want to work with super people - you know where to find us.

 

 

Company URL:  https://www.wrbmag.com/

 

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities:

This Senior Accountant will be responsible for the management of the monthly close processes, preparation of various analytic schedules on the financial results as well as the production of financial statements and supporting exhibits included in the financial reporting package.

 

• Monitors financial systems, procedures, and controls for accuracy, analyzes sufficiency of expense accruals and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement journal entries and management reports.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly calculations and monitors significant financial statement items such as reinsurance, expenses (DAC, commission, etc.), and losses.
• Prepares limited monthly and quarterly statutory reporting.
• Prepares/Reviews internal and external reinsurance reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with the FPA function in the preparation of annual financial planning forecasts and other related planning inputs and exhibits.
• Prepares financial analyses and assists with special projects supporting operating units or corporate initiatives (accounting, systems, etc.)
• Reviews financial accounts and prepares account reconciliations, adheres to and provides assistance with financial control (SOX) documentation, processes and procedures.
• Continuous Improvement and enhanced efficiencies leveraging technology and data warehouses.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Business, Finance or Accounting; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Property/Casualty or other Insurance industry experience required.
• Reinsurance Accounting and Reporting preferred.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to be proactive, a self-starter with the ability to manage time effectively.
• Possess strong customer orientation.
• Quickly and professionally responds to inquiries.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with internal and external business partners.
• Regularly and consistently demonstrates commitment to company values and guiding principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Intermediate knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft, Visual Basic and SQL preferred.
• Managerial level will be commensurate with candidates’ experience.

Additional Company Details:We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.Sponsorship Details:Sponsorship not Offered for this Role