Staff Accountant

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Our Accounting & Finance department is dynamic and collaborative. Providing best-in-class service to our internal and external customers within the expected timeframes, we actively support our co-workers, clients, and community. Many of our managers have a public accounting background or tenure within the industry and are eager to share their spirit and knowledge with our growing team

The Staff Accountant (Internally known as Reinsurance Accountant) ensures that all daily tasks related to reinsurance accounting and reporting, particularly for Loss Portfolio Transfers (LPTs), are completed accurately and on time. This role involves preparing financial reports, reconciling LPT programs, maintaining accurate general ledger balances, and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare reports and journal entries for month-end closing related to LPT reporting.
• Reconcile various LPT programs, including bank reconciliation, monthly claims entry, loss run reconciliation, and funding of escrow imprest accounts.
• Maintain monthly balancing of general ledger reconciliations.
• Serve as the primary contact for various LPT programs, supporting their establishment, maintenance, and closure.
• Work closely with the claims and LPT departments to ensure accurate and timely recordkeeping.
• Adhere to monthly, quarterly, and annual close schedules, ensuring deadlines for deliverables are met.
• Provide support for other reinsurance-related functions as needed.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Finance, or Accounting (a four-year degree in accounting is preferred).
• Associate degree with relevant experience will be considered.

Required Qualifications:

• 1or more years of accounting experience.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and organized.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the reinsurance industry or related fields is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel

Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and technology assets against unauthorized disclosure, destruction, and/or alteration, in accordance with Safety National policies, standards, and procedures

Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. Our culture is built upon relationships, which allow us to demonstrate our expertise gained through our rich 80-year history. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokio Marine, Inc., we appreciate the benefits and support provided by our affiliation with one of the top 10 insurance companies in the world.

Total Rewards That Put Employees First

In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation that includes base salary, holiday bonus, and incentive awards is only a small portion of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. Our total rewards approach recognizes and rewards the time, talents, efforts, and results of our valued employees. Highlights of our exceptional benefits include generous health, dental, and vision coverage, health savings accounts, a 401(k)-retirement savings match and an annual profit sharing contribution. We proudly offer family forming benefits for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy, generous paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave, a hybrid work environment, and company-paid life insurance and disability. To support employees in their career journeys, we provide professional growth and development opportunities in addition to employee recognition and well-being programs. Apply today to learn more.

Safety National is committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-based compensation. In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation is only one piece of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. The target base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,500. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and geographic location.

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