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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Assist with ceded calculations, journal entries, reconciliations and billings
Requirements:
Experience in insurance or reinsurance accounting is required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
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
Nice to have:
Property and casualty (P&C) insurance accounting practices is preferred
Knowledge of advanced accounting systems
familiarity with FIS System or Procede is a plus
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance