Reinsurance Accountant

Aston Carter•New York, NY

8d•$105,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Ceded Reinsurance Accountant will be responsible for managing the ceded reinsurance accounting process, supporting quarterly close activities, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to enhance reporting efficiency, strengthen controls, and drive process improvements within a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in ceded reinsurance accounting
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis tools
Proven experience performing reconciliations and detailed financial analysis
Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting and financial reporting
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive process improvements
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
Strong ownership, accountability, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Manage the ceded reinsurance book of business, including treaty setup and ongoing maintenance
Prepare reinsurance statements, cash calls, and related billing documentation
Process cash payments and apply cash accurately to outstanding balances
Monitor balances, perform analytics, and investigate variances
Perform quarterly reporting and analysis, including period-over-period variance analysis
Reconcile reinsurance subledger activity to the General Ledger
Support parent company reporting requirements
Prepare quarterly financial schedules to support close and year-end statutory reporting
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial data
Partner with IT and cross-functional teams to automate processes and enhance reporting efficiency
Identify process improvements and assist in strengthening internal controls
Support special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed