Accounting Process Lead

Markel • Richmond, VA

6d

About The Position

If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! This position is responsible for process optimization and close execution for the US and Bermuda insurance operational close within Close Control and Reporting (CCR). The individual will champion a process improvement mentality while maximizing the use of resources and technology. CCR is responsible for the controls and processes around reporting Markel’s underwriting division and segment results

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4+ years of accounting experience
• Strong computer skills including a high degree of proficiency within Excel.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• High degree of flexibility and responsiveness to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in order to present ideas and findings to management and senior leadership in a professional manner.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger closing and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with teammates and initiate ideas with management to identify, design, and implement process improvements for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Understand workflow and process bottlenecks and work creatively and independently to generate ideas and implement change to streamlining the close process.
• Work closely with other functional areas (i.e., program accounting, reinsurance, actuarial, IT, claims) and business management to resolve issues and support achievement of business goals.
• Assume primary responsibility for monthly underwriting system close and processes and serve as accounting to IT liaison for responsible IT systems.
• Understand nature of insurance IT systems and impact on the accounting process.
• Collaborate with various teams on implementation and testing of insurance system changes and enhancements.
• Review journal entries and complex account reconciliations including identification and remediation of all issues in compliance with audit requirements.
• Provide guidance, instruction, mentoring, and leadership to team for purpose of achieving functional goals and objectives.
• Use technology to best leverage available resources and complete tasks in the most efficient and effective manner.
• Assist with the compilation and/or review of insurance company financial statements and ensure compliance with statutory guidance and regulatory deadlines.
• Organize team projects, schedules, and resources working with management.
• Participate in other strategic accounting and business projects as they arise.

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.
• All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees