Staff Accountant, Statutory Accounting

Location: Northern

## Staff Accountant, Statutory Accounting Apply:
Hartford, CT United States of America:
Jersey City, NJ United States of America:
Garden City, NY United States of America:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R26 _962

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** Job Description Summary
** We are seeking a candidate for the Staff Accountant – Statutory Accounting position.  This individual will be responsible for numerous activities within the Department with a primary focus on the Mid Corp and Entertainment business as well as have opportunities to liaise with various other business units and supporting departments.

This role offers the opportunity for the individual to grow and develop within the Finance Department.  The position will provide exposure to the Company’s various divisions and operations and provide insight into how the business is managed.  This individual will have a high level of interaction with other members of the finance teams throughout the organization as well as interaction with other support teams.  

Based in the Northeast, this position reports to the AVP of Statutory Accounting.  The ideal candidate has strong oral and written communication skills, an analytical mindset, experience in financial reporting and the ability to multitask to effectively manage their time across various roles and responsibilities.
** Job Responsibilities
*** Responsible for preparation of NAIC and state regulatory filings for those insurance entities primarily related to the Mid Corp and Entertainment business and meeting strict reporting deadlines
* Prepare and book Statutory journal entries
* Work with various departments to obtain required data for statutory filings while developing strong relationships
* Assist with projects and initiatives within the Department
* Display teamwork, integrity, and leadership
** Desired Skills/Experience
*** Strong desire to facilitate change, add value and succeed as a member of the Finance team
* Ability to “think outside the box” and evaluate processes to identify opportunities for improvement
* Critical thinking and robust analytical and documentation skills
* Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
* Extensive understanding of Statutory Accounting Principles
* Knowledge of property & casualty insurance operations
* Willingness to proactively collaborate and share information with other members of the team and the broader Finance group
* Capability to function in a team environment while assuming increased responsibilities within a dynamic and growing organization
* Exceptional work ethic, integrity, and the ability to work autonomously while effectively managing expectations
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to use complex formulas to manipulate large volume of data
* Experience with Cognos, Alteryx, Workday, Sovos/Wings, GAIN Compliance and One Stream a plus
** Required Skills/Experience
*** 1-3 years of accounting or finance experience with a property and casualty insurance organization
* Statutory accounting knowledge including preparation of annual statements and supplements
** Education
* ** Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

For Hartford, CT: $55,300 - $82,700/year  For NJ/NYC: $61,500 - $91,900/year
* Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will…