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Reinsurance Accountant

2 months ago


Tallahassee, United States Actus Actuarial Search Full time

About

Our client is a people-focused, technology-driven insurance brand that offers proprietary technology, real-time data, and straightforward underwriting enabling independent insurance agents to provide their customers with excellent insurance experience.

They we have fostered a culture of success based on our three pillars: Do MORE, Be MORE, and Give MORE. Innovation in technology enables us to do MORE as we harness the power of our cutting-edge proprietary technology. Innovation in service is the catalyst allowing us to give MORE and achieve the highest level of customer care. Our innovation in culture fosters an environment that empowers us to be MORE. This innovation-focused ecosystem enables our customers to Expect MORE.

Job Summary

The Reinsurance Accountant will work closely with the Accounting & Finance team to ensure accurate accounting within company's growth-focused reinsurance function. This position will assist the accounting team in administering all aspects of all reinsurance agreements in accordance with treaty parameters and ensuring proper accounting treatment for all reinsurance transactions. This position is responsible for creating journal entries for premiums, allowances, claims recoverable, and updating and maintaining the parameters to support business needs. This role will entail frequent communication with third-party reinsurers, Finance Team members, and auditors to ensure that company is fulfilling all requirements of its reinsurance agreements.

Role and Responsibilities

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and should demonstrate the following competencies to consistently perform the essential functions of this position. All employees are expected to adhere to and be knowledgeable of company's operations standards, established security/safety rules, and requirements for attendance. The requirements listed below are representative of the fundamental knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the job successfully:

Administer existing and new reinsurance agreements according to treaty parameters.

Create and maintain spreadsheets tracking treaty activity.

Analyze new reinsurance agreements and recommend and establish procedures for capturing transactions accurately and reporting to reinsurers.

Ensure timely, accurate, and complete calculations, recording, reporting, and billing in accordance with treaty terms.

Prepare and record journal entries as required for reinsurance activity.

Reconcile reinsurance related activity, proactively identify issues, and take corrective action when necessary.

Manage financial reporting while simultaneously overseeing payables/receivables.

Assist in designing and evaluating internal controls.

Respond to internal and external audit inquiries.

Communicate with Finance Team members, third-party reinsurers, and senior management from across the company.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 10+ years of relevant work experience; or any combination of education, professional training, or work experience that demonstrates ability to perform the job.

P&C Insurance required.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; SQL is a plus.

Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.

Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to communicate complex concepts, in both verbal and written forms, to a variety of audiences.

Ability to build relationships with diverse team members from across the organization.

Comfort with a steep learning curve and motivation to work in an opportunity-rich, dynamic environment.

Yellow Book experience required.

Physical Demands

While performing general office duties for this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and/or walk around (including the use of stairs). Other demands include the ability to openly communicate with others by talking, listening, and reading, being able to lift light objects (

Work Environment

The office environment is quiet and, in a temperature, controlled setting with random adjustments in noise or temperature due to conversations, unscheduled maintenance repairs to the building or its interior offices, or unpredictable situations due to weather or other acts beyond company control. An employee must be willing to work their regularly assigned work schedule for their duties and/or job responsibilities and in times of need, be able to work an extended schedule depending on the company/department needs, project requirements, or customer demands.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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