Accountant I, Reinsurance
About The Position
As an Accountant I, Reinsurance, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of reinsurance accounting and reporting activities. In this role, you will support ceded, assumed, Loss Portfolio Transfer (LPT), and fronting business by maintaining accounting functions across multiple systems, preparing and posting cash transactions, and reconciling general ledger, escrow, and bank accounts. You will contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, assist with journal entries and month-end close activities, and prepare reports that support the reinsurance group’s financial operations. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will also help compile audit documentation, support ad hoc projects, and ensure reinsurance data is complete, accurate, and compliant—all while embracing Safety National’s core values of Relationships, Integrity, Teamwork, Balance, and Stability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required
- Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.
- This position allows for a hybrid work schedule which includes a minimum of 3 days per week in our St. Louis Corporate Office, located at 1832 Schuetz Rd. Saint Louis, MO.
- All employees are required to submit work from home requests and follow our Work From Home policy, which will be provided to all candidates selected to interview.
- 2 or more years of experience in the insurance industry or other relevant accounting experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
- Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and technology assets against unauthorized disclosure, destruction and/or alteration, in accordance with Safety National policies, standards, and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of reinsurance accounting and reporting activities.
- Supporting ceded, assumed, Loss Portfolio Transfer (LPT), and fronting business by maintaining accounting functions across multiple systems
- Preparing and posting cash transactions
- Reconciling general ledger, escrow, and bank accounts.
- Contributing to monthly, quarterly, and annual statements
- Assisting with journal entries and month-end close activities
- Preparing reports that support the reinsurance group’s financial operations.
- Compiling audit documentation
- Supporting ad hoc projects
- Ensuring reinsurance data is complete, accurate, and compliant
Benefits
- Generous health, dental, and vision coverage
- Health savings accounts
- A 401(k)-retirement savings match and an annual profit sharing contribution
- Family forming benefits for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- A hybrid work environment
- Company-paid life insurance and disability
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Employee recognition and well-being programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
