Staff Accountant
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The Staff Accountant will assist in the preparation of Statutory & GAAP Financial Statements and handle day-to-day financial reporting, providing critical data for management's economic decisions.
Responsibilities
- Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
- Assist in the preparation of and entering of monthly and quarterly journal entries
- Assist in preparing financial reporting such as internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits
- Assist in preparing and completing annual and quarterly NAIC statutory financial statements
- Assist with cash application, A/R, A/P, suspense clearing, bank account reconciliations, etc.
- Abide by and enforce internal controls and accounting policy, including externally required controls for SOX; ensure audit readiness and compliance
- Interact with and respond to state insurance departments and regulatory authorities if necessary
- Assist in preparation of reinsurance reports and remittances, track outstanding receivables and any related reinsurance accounting
- Assist in maintaining systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data and enhance the Company’s value
- Assist with financial planning and analysis including budgets, forecasts, results analysis and capital planning
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- Three years’ experience in corporate and/or public accountancy or finance roles
- Working knowledge of GAAP, ledger, account reconciliation, audit/control procedures, cash, A/P, A/R, payroll, income tax, investment accounting, banking and/or accounting systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Intermediate to Expert level proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- Three years’ experience in corporate and/or public accountancy or finance roles required
Nice to Have
- Working towards CPA designation
- Hands-on accounting experience within the Property and Casualty Insurance industry
- Knowledge of Statutory Accounting, Reinsurance Accounting and other aspects of insurance operations
Skills
* Required skills
About James River Insurance Company
James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Inc., operating in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, it has provided commercial property and casualty customers with innovative insurance solutions. The company is committed to a stable and rewarding...