Lead Accountant – Investments & Financial Accounting

### RLI is a company with a strong, successful background. For decades, our financial track record has been stellar — a testament to our culture and validation of our reputation as an excellent underwriting company.#
** Position Purpose**### Under occasional supervision, perform investment and financial accounting activities to support accurate and timely financial reporting. This role is responsible for investment-related accounting, reporting and analysis, and supports general accounting functions including expense management, budgeting and forecasting. Ensures compliance with statutory and GAAP accounting requirements related to investments, including research and application of new accounting guidance.#
** Principal

Duties & Responsibilities *** ### Perform investment accounting activities, including preparation, review and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual schedules and supporting exhibits.* ### Maintain investment accounting policies and procedures; research and implement new accounting guidance.* ### Prepare and review account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.* ### Support expense management processes, including monitoring, analyzing and reporting.* ### Assist with budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis.
* ### Analyze financial results and provide variance and root cause explanations.* ### Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and consistency.* ### Participate in or lead special projects, as assigned.* ### Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members.#
** Education & Experience*** ### Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field* ### CPA a plus* ### 4+ years of related experience* ### [OR] equivalent level of education and experience#
** Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies*** ###

Experience with investment accounting preferred* ###

Experience with insurance investment accounting systems (e.g., CAMRA, Singularity, Clearwater, Bloomberg) a plus* ### Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to research and apply investment accounting guidance* ### Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work with large datasets* ### Effective written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present findings to management* ### Ability to exercise sound judgment, pay attention to detail and manage multiple priorities#
** Compensation Overview**### The base salary range for the position is listed below. Please note that the base salary is only one component of our robust total rewards package  salary offered will take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability & specialization, as well as business needs.

The below range may be modified in the future.##
** Base Pay Range**$85,486.00 - $#
** Total Rewards**### At RLI, we're all owners. We hire the best and the brightest employees and allow them to share in the company's success through our Total Rewards. With the Employee Stock Ownership plan at its core, the Total Rewards program includes all compensation, benefits and perks that come with being an RLI employee.##
** Financial Incentives*** ### Annual bonus plans* ### Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)* ### 401(k) — automatic 3% company contribution* ### Annual 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contributions (Up to 15% of eligible earnings)##
** Work & Life*** ### Paid time off (PTO) and holidays* ### Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities* ### Parental and family care leave* ### Flexible & hybrid work arrangements* ### Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform* ### Employee assistance program##
** Health & Wellness*** ### Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits* ### Flexible spending and health savings accounts* ### 2x base salary for group life and AD&D insurance* ### Voluntary life, critical illness, & accident insurance for purchase* ### Short-term and long-term disability benefits#
** Personal & Professional Growth**### RLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development…