Accountant | Pooling

Sedgwick•Farmington Hills, MI

About The Position

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Accountant | Pooling PRIMARY PURPOSE : The Accountant is responsible for various risk pool client accounting functions including compiling, analyzing and development of reports for accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and investment reconciliation, and other accounting duties according to established procedures. Prepares financial reports by collecting, evaluating, and summarizing account information for communication to management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Collects information, prepares balance sheets, analyzes data and documents financial information within reports. Gathers and analyzes financial data from underwriting system. Generates monthly and ad hoc reporting and analysis for underwriting department. Prepares special financial reports by analyzing and summarizing account information and trends. Collaborates with Pooling investment managers to reconcile broker statements by collecting and evaluating account data. Compiles and analyzes financial statements in preparation for presentation to the Board of Directors for Pooling clients. Reconciles claims activities and financial discrepancies by reviewing and analyzing account and claims information. Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports. Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options. Partners with the client in reviewing questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations. Assists with day-to-day operations of accounting department or special projects as assigned by the Finance Manager or Director. Maintains financial security by following internal controls. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. Travels as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience required.
Five (5) years accounting or related business experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Thorough knowledge of US accounting principles, procedures, and relevant regulations
Thorough understanding of accounting standards and procedures for consolidation of entity financial statements
Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Leadership/management/motivational skills
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good judgment and discretionary skills
Ability to plan, monitor, track and problem solve
Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Computer keyboarding, travel as required
Hearing, vision and talking

Responsibilities

Collects information, prepares balance sheets, analyzes data and documents financial information within reports.
Gathers and analyzes financial data from underwriting system.
Generates monthly and ad hoc reporting and analysis for underwriting department.
Prepares special financial reports by analyzing and summarizing account information and trends.
Collaborates with Pooling investment managers to reconcile broker statements by collecting and evaluating account data.
Compiles and analyzes financial statements in preparation for presentation to the Board of Directors for Pooling clients.
Reconciles claims activities and financial discrepancies by reviewing and analyzing account and claims information.
Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports.
Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
Partners with the client in reviewing questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
Assists with day-to-day operations of accounting department or special projects as assigned by the Finance Manager or Director.
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travels as required.