Reinsurance Accountant

Slide Insurance • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Slide Insurance - Fun. Innovation Driven. Fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology. At Slide, you will not only be part of a successful team, but you will also be a part of our Slide Vibe/award winning culture where collaboration and innovation are expected, recognized and awarded! As a Reinsurance Accountant, you’ll own reinsurance accounting and reporting activities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency across financial statements. You’ll partner closely with Finance, Actuarial, Claims, and external stakeholders to support a strong and scalable reinsurance function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4–5 years of hands‑on reinsurance accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, statutory reporting, and reinsurance accounting
• Experience supporting financial reporting, audits, and SOX‑controlled environments
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems (Workiva, SAP, Oracle preferred)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Clear communicator comfortable partnering cross‑functionally
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

• Property & Casualty insurance experience preferred
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred; ARe or CPCU a plus

Responsibilities

• Own reinsurance accounting and reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and statutory requirements
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual reinsurance close activities, including reconciliations, workpapers, and analysis
• Oversee balance sheet presentation and income statement impacts related to reinsurance activity
• Support SEC filings, statutory statements, reinsurance disclosures, audits, and SOX documentation
• Interpret reinsurance contracts and documentation to determine proper accounting treatment
• Ensure strong internal controls, reconciliation processes, and audit readiness
• Analyze reinsurance results and explain period‑over‑period activity
• Reconcile data across accounting systems, brokers, settlements, and cash records
• Resolve discrepancies by partnering with Finance, Actuarial, Claims, Underwriting, brokers, reinsurers, and auditors
• Drive process improvement, automation, and reporting enhancements
• Provide reinsurance accounting guidance to junior staff and business partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level