Staff Accountant, Reinsurance Specialist

3 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Argo Group Full time
About the Role

Argo Group is a leading provider of specialty insurance solutions, renowned for its vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness, and opportunity. We're an innovative organization that's agile enough to adapt to changing market conditions and large enough to make a significant impact in our industry.

Our flexible work environment is designed to ensure all employees feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work, confident in their ability to contribute, and recognized for their performance. We prioritize equal opportunities for success and provide a platform for our employees to grow professionally and personally.

At Argo Group, we believe that skill meets opportunity. If you're a motivated individual who is eager to take on new challenges and contribute to our success, you'll thrive in our dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure accurate recording of premium data by analyzing and verifying agreement in treaty/policy participation and premium amounts between company and client.
  • Maintain accounting and financial records in the documentation system on a daily basis.
  • Maintain collection logs/diaries to track collection progress and status reporting. Serve as contact with broker and reinsurers on premium, reinsurance coverage questions, and collection items.
  • Assist in the preparation and recording of the monthly journal entries and reconciliation on General Ledger accounts.
  • Assist as needed in the generating system reports, including General Ledger Oracle reports.
  • Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or finance; and/or equivalent work experience is required.
  • Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving, and above-average math aptitude/ability.
  • Ability to accurately research and follow through on complex problem-solving items, as well as initiate resolutions at multiple levels within the organization.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage, prioritize, and effectively meet deadlines working on multiple assignments simultaneously.
  • Excellent ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Proficient PC skills developed through extensive use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Access, and Word in addition to experience and knowledge of accounting software.
  • Displays professional demeanor encompassing company's vision and values when working with customers both within and outside the organization.
About Us

Argo Group, through its operating subsidiaries, offers high-quality Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance and reinsurance products and services. We leverage the success, discipline, and expertise of our people and an understanding of our customers' needs to provide a diverse portfolio of products and services. This approach helps those we insure drive down their ultimate cost through prevention and aggressive claims handling.

Argo Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Staff Accountant. This position will be based out of our Chicago, IL, San Antonio, TX, or New York City, NY offices, reporting to our Director, Reinsurance Accounting.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

  • A culture that recognizes performance and empowers employees to excel, offering competitive compensation and merit-driven profit sharing.
  • Flexible workplace policies that support employee well-being, including compressed hours, flex-time, job-sharing, remote work, sabbatical leave, and holiday hours.
  • Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs.
  • Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform that offers continuous learning and professional development.
  • An inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams, encourages cross-functional engagement and collaboration, builds community through employee resource groups (ERGs), and provides an environment that welcomes ongoing dialogue, creative innovation, professional, and personal development.
  • Active community outreach and volunteer programs.
  • A generous Employee Referral program that results in approximately 25% of all new hires annually.

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