Staff Accountant

Berkley • Jacksonville, FL

6d

About The Position

Carolina Casualty is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation , an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines insurance writers in the United States. We specialize in liability, physical damage, cargo and other insurance solutions for the commercial auto markets including trucking, public transportation and others. We maintain some of the lowest claim adjuster pending claim counts in the industry. Our adjusters are part of a culture that emphasizes inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and team. Our culture is one where your work is recognized and appreciated. If you want to contribute to an organization where you matter and where you can make a difference, then search no further. The company is an equal opportunity employer. Position will be responsible for journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis, premium billing and cash receipts activities, collections, and collateral administration. Conduct Premium audits and control testing and reporting. Key Functions will include but not be limited to : Manage agency and direct billing of premiums and commission payments. Monitor payments, perform collections, apply cash receipts, reconcile agent statements, etc. Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts. Prepare bank and other reconciliations. Prepare journal entries and financial statement account analyses. Collaborate and coordinate with underwriters, W.R. Berkley Company employees, auditors, agents and others as needed. Support SOX controls testing and reporting. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• 2+ years equivalent experience
• Intermediate MS Excel skills/experience
• Ability to work both independently and with a team
• Customer service skills directed at both external and internal customers
• Problem solving skills with initiative to drive things to conclusion/resolution

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years experience
• General ledger, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Insurance industry experience
• Advanced MS Excel skills, experience with Essbase and/or PeopleSoft GL

Responsibilities

• Manage agency and direct billing of premiums and commission payments.
• Monitor payments, perform collections, apply cash receipts, reconcile agent statements, etc.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare bank and other reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries and financial statement account analyses.
• Collaborate and coordinate with underwriters, W.R. Berkley Company employees, auditors, agents and others as needed.
• Support SOX controls testing and reporting.
• Conduct Premium audits and control testing and reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees