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We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a dynamic team in the insurance industry located in Jersey City, New Jersey. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in insurance or reinsurance accounting who are eager to contribute to financial operations and reporting. The position offers a hybrid work environment and requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Oversee general ledger activities, including posting entries and maintaining account accuracy.

• Prepare and review journal entries to ensure proper documentation and compliance with accounting standards.

• Conduct account reconciliations to verify balances and resolve discrepancies.

• Handle bank reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy of transactions and financial records.

• Collaborate with teams to produce Schedule F reports for reinsurance-related activities.

• Analyze and input insurance accounting data into the general ledger system.

• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and resolving inquiries.

• Ensure reinsurance related SOX compliance with industry regulations and internal accounting policies.

• Prepare STAT Schedule F Filings

Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in reinsurance accounting, or 6 years in insurance accounting.

• Strong knowledge of insurance accounting practices and general ledger systems.

• Proficiency in preparing Schedule F reports and related reinsurance activities.

• Experience with month-end close processes, journal entries, and reconciliations.

• Advanced analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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