Accounting Analyst, State National

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This position is responsible for recording and reconciling the financial results for various Markel reporting segments, divisions, and insurance companies as part of the Close, Control & Reporting department within Markel’s Finance group (Finance). CCR is responsible for the controls and processes around reporting Markel’s division and segment results.
** Job Responsibilities
*** Perform journal entries and complex account reconciliations including identification and remediation of all issues in compliance with audit requirements.
* Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger closing and reporting processes, including preparation of division and segment pack schedules to be presented to Finance leadership and business management.
* Assist with the preparation of income statement and balance sheet packages and related comprehensive analysis for variances and trends.
* Prepare and support monthly bank account reconciliations in accordance with CCR close schedules and internal control requirements.
* Assist in the analysis and preparation of the cancellation allowance process to ensure accurate premium recognition.
* Complete intercompany wire settlements and balancing of intercompany accounts.
* Participate in the internal and external audit process.
* Work closely with other functional areas (i.e., corporate accounting & reporting, statutory reporting, business support, underwriting, disbursements, treasury, actuarial, reinsurance and program accounting) to resolve issues and support achievement of business goals.
* Collaborate with teammates and initiate ideas with management to identify, design, and implement process improvements for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
* Participate in other strategic accounting and business projects as they arise.
* Other duties as required.
** Qualifications/Skill Set
*** Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
* Master’s Degree or CPA preferred
* 1 to 3+ years of accounting experience preferred
* Strong computer skills including a high degree of proficiency within Excel and Microsoft products.
* High degree of flexibility and responsiveness to change in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to research, analyze and solve problems.
* Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
* Capability to collaborate effectively and support team efforts.
* Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
* Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, preferred.
* Prior leadership and people management skills, preferred.

Job level and title offered to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, specialized skills relevant to the role, and possession of the outlined preferred qualifications. Markel reserves the right to propose an alternative career level based on these factors. The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors.
** US Work Authorization
** US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
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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’…