Accounting Analyst

What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special! 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 (CCR) department within Markel's finance group. CCR is responsible for the controls and processes around reporting Markel's division and segment results.

• 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.
• Perform the accurate and timely recording of loss reserve data into the ledger and the analysis of loss ratio results.
• Assist with the preparation of income statement and balance sheet packages and related comprehensive analysis for variances and trends.
• Complete intercompany wire settlements and balancing of intercompany accounts.
• Participate in the internal and external audit process.
• Work closely with other functional areas (corporate accounting & reporting, statutory reporting, FP&A, disbursements, treasury, actuarial, reinsurance and program accounting) to resolve issues and support achievement of business goals.
• Assist with the preparation of insurance company financial statements and ensure compliance with statutory guidance and regulatory deadlines.
• 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.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field is required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or candidate preferred.

1-3 years of accounting experience.

• Strong computer skills with a high degree of proficiency within Excel.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic environment.

US work authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

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

We offer competitive benefit programs that meet our diverse and changing environment and support employees’ needs at all stages of life. All full‑time employees have options to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, corporate holidays, floating holidays, and parental leave.

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin or place of birth, ancestry, age, disability, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, disease conditions, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, marital status, military status, appearance, political affiliation, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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