Accountant

About the position

The H.W. Kaufman Group is a global, forward-thinking specialty insurance organization that includes 15 companies with more than 2,000 professionals at 60 offices across the U.S., Canada and UK. With an ever-broadening group of companies in our portfolio, there is simply not a more unique professional experience in the specialty insurance business than joining one of the H.W. Kaufman Group organizations.

Responsibilities

• Perform various financial reporting and analysis activities
• Preparation of monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and inter-company transactions
• Analyze trends in forecast and variances to budget
• Effectively communicate financial outcomes and results of analysis performed
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and other projects, as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of accounting experience required, public accounting background preferred
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and experience in preparation of periodic financial reporting packages
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, detail-orientated
• Strong excel and analytical skills

Nice-to-haves

• Insurance industry experience is not required

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation
• Employer paid continuing education courses and designations via access to Kaufman Institute
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision and dental
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Access to Kaufman Wellness Program
• Flexible and hybrid work options