Sr. Accountant

Description

We are looking for a Reinsurance Accountant to join our team in New York, New York, supporting key financial operations for a financial services organization. This is a long-term contract position designed for someone who excels in fast-paced environments and has a strong background in accounting processes. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial records.

Responsibilities:

Support Reinsurance Accounting department with the following functions:

- Manage and execute month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.

- Prepare and record journal entries, maintaining precision and consistency in financial documentation.

- Reconcile accounts and bank statements to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.

- Handle ceded calculations and reinsurance-related financial tasks with a thorough attention to detail.

- Generate and manage billing processes, ensuring adherence to organizational standards.

- Collaborate with team members to support general ledger maintenance and updates.

- Utilize expertise to identify and resolve issues in financial reconciliations.

- Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and organizational policies.

- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance financial operations efficiency.

- Leverage knowledge of accounting systems, with familiarity in FIS System or Procede being a strong advantage.

Requirements

- Experience in insurance or reinsurance accounting is required.

- Property and casualty (P&

C) insurance accounting practices is preferred.

- Assist with ceded calculations, journal entries, reconciliations and billings.

- Knowledge of advanced accounting systems; familiarity with FIS System or Procede is a plus.

- Proficiency in managing general ledger accounts and preparing journal entries.

- Strong skills in account and bank reconciliations, with attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to financial tasks.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

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