Accountant II

Great American Insurance Company • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Generally, a minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge across various accounting principles and practices.
• Works on assignments of moderate technical and logistical complexity.
• Maintains knowledge of company policies, GAAP, and financial reporting standards.
• Demonstrates foundational analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of company policies and industry laws and regulations.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and across departments.

Nice To Haves

• Insurance accounting experience preferred.
• Completion of or continuing progress toward a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports
• Prepares journal entries and perform month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Supports internal and external audits, ensuring the availability of necessary documentation.
• Performs financial analysis to support management decision-making and identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Prepares ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as required.
• Supports internal control improvements and ensures adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Prepares timely monthly reconciliations of direct and ceded premium, claims cash account, etc.
• Process payment requests for various invoices as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees.
• Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
• Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs.
• Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
• Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers .
• Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level