What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Accountant position at Berkley Southeast Insurance Group (a Berkley Company)?
Company Details
Berkley Southeast Insurance Group (BSIG) is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation , a Fortune 500 Company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A (Superior) by A. M. Best Company. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claim, marketing and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. We take a broad approach to underwriting for ‘best in class’ businesses, primarily in: construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business service industries.
This role will be based in our Lawrenceville, GA office. We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. #L
Responsibilities
Perform accounting tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of General Ledger transactions.
Key functions include but are not limited to the following:
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.
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.
Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
Berkley Southeast Insurance Group (BSIG) is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation , a Fortune 500 Company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A (Superior) by A. M. Best Company. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claim, marketing and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. We take a broad approach to underwriting for ‘best in class’ businesses, primarily in: construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business service industries.
This role will be based in our Lawrenceville, GA office. We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. #L
Responsibilities
Perform accounting tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of General Ledger transactions.
Key functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Prepare and post assigned monthly journal entries, including Cash activity, direct/assumed/ceded premiums/losses, expense accruals, inter-company expenses, expense allocations, etc.
- Prepare and distribute monthly budget variance report.
- Prepare and reconcile reinsurance accounting entries and accounts for premiums and loss activity
- Maintain fixed asset system and post monthly depreciation expense.
- Perform monthly bank, intercompany, and other account reconciliations
- Provide support for statistical reporting requests as required
- Produce, analyze and distribute various monthly reports/recons, including storm report, LAE summary report, accrual report, investments allocations, etc.
- Assist in processing and analysis of agent incentive contracts and agent profit sharing payments.
- Assist in the annual budgeting process.
- Assist in Sarbanes-Oxley testing.
- Administer unclaimed property system and provide required reporting to appropriate state agencies
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Controller or CFO
- Four year college degree in accounting or combination of education and commensurate experience.
- 5 years accounting experience, one of those in an insurance environment preferred.
- Proficient with personal computers, including experience in Word, Excel and AP/GL systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Outstanding organizational skills, demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
- The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.
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.
Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
