Senior Accountant (Glastonbury, CT/Hybrid)

Crum & Forster • Glastonbury, CT

9d • $74,900 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Occupational Risk Profit Center continues to grow, so does the need for talented individuals to aid in the success of the division. This role will focus on the accounting and finance responsibilities associated with managing an Insurance Agency within an Insurance Carrier. In this position you will interact internally with: Underwriting, Actuarial, Claims, Compliance, IT, and externally with Occupational Accident’s business partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, or Business required. Accounting is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 6+ years of professional accounting experience, ideally within the insurance industry.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with a focus on data driven workflows.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment, independently, and collaborate with a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to facilitate team conflict resolution.
• Communicates information in a clear, concise, and timely manner using appropriate channels of communication.
• Strong organization and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Intermediate experience with Word, Outlook, Access, and database management; Tableau experience is a plus.
• Strong emphasis on advanced Excel knowledge, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with insurance agency accounting/bookkeeping desired.
• Experience with Salesforce and/or an Agency Management System (AMS) like Accounting Seed is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all accounting functions related to occupational accident operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, GAAP, and internal policies.
• Prepare, analyze, and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Conduct detailed account reconciliations and address discrepancies to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare monthly general ledger interface entries to record premiums, expenses, losses, and commissions.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support decision-making, strategic planning, and forecasting.
• Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts by providing detailed financial analysis and variance explanations.
• Oversee the receiving, invoicing, vendor payment, and commission payment processes, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Guide and mentor junior accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment, and assist with training new team members.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Review, improve, and implement process changes to yield greater efficiencies within accounting operations.
• Utilize Salesforce and Accounting Seed to manage accounting data, track performance metrics, and generate reports for management review.
• Process and review intercompany billing and transactions, ensuring proper documentation and accuracy.
• Assist in reviewing and documenting business processes to identify opportunities for improvement and support implementation projects, including new accounting systems or software.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices to enhance the effectiveness of accounting operations.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous 401K employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• A core C&F tenet is supporting your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, which may include tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
• We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community

What This Job Offers

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