Senior Accounting Business Analyst - State National

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* Job Location:

Hybrid work arrangement based in Bedford, TX
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* Job Summary:

** This position is responsible for participation, as assigned, in the accurate processing, collections, and reporting of State National's Program Services client business and is part of the Program Services Analysis and Reporting team with Markel’s State National Program Services. State National Program Services is responsible for the administration of all State National Program Services insurance (and reinsurance), and the safeguarding of State National's assets through timely billing, collection and analysis.

This position reports to the Associate Director or Manager, Program Analysis and Reporting.
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* Essential Functions:

*** Responsible for managing a number of complex programs, including analyzing the underlying contracts for pertinent details and creating plans to properly account for each
* These complex programs do not fit neatly into the current systems and processes.  As a result, the senior must also analyze the program reporting provided (vs. using a standard template), collaborate with both the reporting entities as well as internal parties (Management, Legal, Specialty Programs and Client Services) to develop processes and reporting by which to accurately record, analyze and monitor the program’s business
* Collaborate with management and IT to design and implement system enhancements by which to accommodate the evolving complex nature of the program business
* Work closely with assigned program managers and other functional areas (i.e. Client Services, Actuarial, Compliance, Legal, Reinsurance, and Finance) to resolve issues and support achievement of business goals.
* Perform trend and fluctuation analysis on all underwriting data related to assigned programs.
* Mentor analysts and technicians and collaborate with teammates to identify, design, and implement process improvements for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
* Adhere to all SOX controls and maintain and follow all department processes and procedures.
* Responsible for ad-hoc requests and other strategic and business projects as they arise.
* Leads internal and external audit review, as needed.
* Oversees/leads systems integration and testing as needed.
* Perform account reconciliations including identification and remediation of all issues in compliance with SOX control requirements.
* Send and monitor receipt of special reporting requests (Statutory, Premium Tax, Schedule P, Audit, Assessments).
* Proficient with reinsurance contract language pertaining to accounting contractual requirements, as applicable.
** Education and

Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
* Minimum of 3 years in insurance accounting or 5 years if no insurance specific experience
** Skills/Abilities:
*** Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products including but not limited to Excel
* Knowledge of accounting software applications
* Knowledge of general accounting principles
* Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline
* Builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers
* Solves a range of complex problems
* Analyzes possible solutions to complex issues
* Receives a minimal level of guidance and direction
* Strong attention to detail
* Decision making and judgement skill
* Organization and time management skills
* Strong commitment to task assigned
* Strong communication skills
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* Who we are:

** Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
** We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better
**** We enjoy the everyday | We think further
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* What’s in it for you:

** In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.
* We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.
* All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life,…