Accountant

Travelers • Saint Paul, MN

7d

About The Position

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. We have an exciting opportunity for an Accountant to join our team. This role is responsible to perform professional accounting work to ensure current, accurate and complete financial information as it relates to banking reconciliations, reporting of abandoned property, and 1099 reporting. Work may be varied, but generally includes some of the following activities: account reconciliations, control reporting, and customer services for related inquires.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• Knowledge of accounting theory and practice.
• Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to pay attention to detail and effectively covey information
• Ability to leverage analytical skills access and gather data, including a basic understanding of what the data represents.
• Ability to proactively manage time and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to solve challenges and make recommendations for more efficient processes.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge to perform most work in normal situations.

Responsibilities

• Complete filings for state reporting of abandoned property for Travelers and its affiliates.
• Research and update payee information on escheatable property.
• Produce and distribute reports within Abandoned Property.
• Produce and distribute abandoned property owner notifications.
• Research and assist in the recovery of property due to Travelers and its affiliates.
• Complete filings for state reporting of 1099 withholding.
• Complete bank reconciliation processes.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts for company bank accounts, abandoned property accounts, and 1099 withholding accounts.
• Take part in maintenance of systems and processes.
• Provide information to internal and external customers.
• Compile and review financial data for reporting and accuracy.
• Prepare, evaluate, and support the creation of analyses to support financial/business plans, budget, and forecasts.
• Prepare, evaluate, and complete components for internal management based financial reporting, consistent results with corporate policies and standards.
• Prepare, evaluate, and complete components of external financial statements which may include GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), SEC and STAT (Statutory Accounting Principles).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

What This Job Offers

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