Sr. Accountant, Bond & Specialty Claim Operations

Travelers•Hartford, CT

About The Position

Under general direction, the Senior Accountant is responsible for moderately complex financial, accounting, and expense analysis. Core responsibilities include: electronic funds transfer (EFT) bank instruction validation; preparation of regulatory and compliance reports for claim financial data; accurate recording and reconciliation of Canadian claim transactions per established business and compliance requirements; balance sheet reconciliation; and support of SOX documentation and internal controls. Identifies and recommends process improvement opportunities. This position does not manage others.

Requirements

Two years of finance, accounting, financial planning, or related experience.
Experience with accounting theory and practice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with business partners.
Ability to analyze data to interpret trends and provide insights to management.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle shifting priorities.
Ability to foresee challenges and proactively look for ways to create more efficient processes for the business.
Experience using Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Financial Reporting Software (e.g., TM1, Essbase, Hyperion, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, and/or professional designations, such as CPA, CMA or comparable advanced professional education.

Responsibilities

Perform financial controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Prepare and review documentation to support internal and external audits.
Perform bank instruction validation for all outgoing electronic funds transfers to include wire and ACH transactions.
Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of Canadian claim transactions per established business and compliance requirements.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts; investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements including data submission and inquiry research.
Monitor and oversee the Quality Assurance Dashboard Review process.
Interface with claim professionals, the claim senior management team, and other corporate departments to resolve issues and communicate operational protocols.
Serve as backup on financial and other operational tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.