Accountant - Eatontown, NJ/Hybrid

Crum & Forster•Eatontown, NJ

2d•$56,200 - $82,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Operations department within Crum & Forster’s Accident & Health division is seeking an Accountant to join the Operations team. This position will interact internally with Underwriting, Actuarial, Claims, Compliance, IT, and externally with the division’s business partners, and supports a variety of accounting activities across the division.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or institution or equivalent experience
2+ years of general ledger accounting experience, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close, preferably in a larger company or corporate accounting environment preferred
Insurance industry experience preferred; Accident & Health, specialty insurance, claims accounting, and/or reinsurance accounting experience a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Solid accounting foundation and comfort working with recurring accounting processes and supporting schedules
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Organizational and time management skills with excellent follow-through
Problem-solving ability and a curious, thoughtful approach to work, with willingness to investigate issues and support resolution
Comfort working in a structured, deadline-driven, and collaborative environment
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Accountability and pride in work product

Responsibilities

Prepare and record journal entries and supporting documentation for a variety of accounting transactions
Perform general ledger account reconciliations and bank reconciliations, and investigate reconciling items as needed
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
Support accounting processes related to claims, reinsurance, cash activity, and other operational accounting functions
Review and validate data received from internal and external sources to support accurate accounting and reporting
Develop an understanding of how data flows through accounting systems to identify issues and support timely resolution
Communicate and collaborate with internal teams and external business partners to resolve discrepancies and support ongoing accounting operations
Maintain accurate records, reports, and supporting documentation for assigned accounting activities
Contribute to a cooperative team environment and support department deadlines and deliverables
Assist with audit requests, special projects, and ad hoc accounting and reporting assignments, as needed
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Generous 401K employer match
Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Tuition reimbursement
Industry-related certifications
Professional training
Matching donation program
Volunteer opportunities
Employee-driven corporate giving program