Accounting Policies & Procedures Specialist (Hybrid)

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.•Short Hills, NJ

43d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will be the primary individual responsible for the maintenance of accounting policies and procedures and well as accounting research efforts on both a Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") basis and a Statutory Accounting Principles ("SAP") basis. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Note: (For NJ candidates) This role will be located at our future headquarters in Short Hills, N.J. Until the new headquarters is operational, the successful candidate will be offered the ability to work in our Branchville, N.J. location during this interim period.

Requirements

Significant knowledge of GAAP, SEC regulations and/or SAP.
Excellent analytical written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage resources in the completion of joint projects.
MS Office applications
Strong attention to detail
Bachelor's degree in accounting required
5+ years of accounting experience in public accounting or a combination of public and industry

Nice To Haves

Financial services experience preferred

Responsibilities

Drive the department-wide initiative regarding accounting policy and procedure development.
Coordinate and oversee annual accounting policy and procedure reviews/updates.
Actively monitor and communicate activities at the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC").
Drive GAAP and SAP research projects leveraging resources from functional groups within Finance.
Actively monitoring and coordinating activities as it relates to the records and information management policy and procedures within Finance to ensure all departments are adhering to the policy.
Responsible for quality control of the quarterly and annual documents filed with the SEC, and NAIC through the review of disclosure checklists, among other things.
Ensure company compliance with GAAP and SAP.

Benefits

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.

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