What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior General Accountant position at Berkley?
Company Details
Berkley Oil & Gas, (a W.R. Berkley Company) is an insurance underwriting manager providing unique property and casualty products and risk services to customers engaged in the energy sector. Our customers recognize the importance of the expertise we provide and appreciate the opportunity to work with professionals who understand their business. We are in turn committed to delivering innovative products and exceptional service to them, our valued agents and brokers, Berkley Oil & Gas is dedicated in its efforts to be well-informed of the changing dynamics of the industry; support industry efforts to minimize and mitigate risks and hazards in the ‘oil patch’, and to constantly seek ways to improve our products and services to meet customer needs.
Company URL: https://berkleyoil-gas.com/
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
The Senior General Accountant will report directly to the Controller. This position will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial information, reporting and analysis. This position will also be involved in budgeting, reporting and compliance, and audits. The Senior Accountant must possess a solid knowledge of accounting and GAAP reporting, pay close attention to detail. The candidate must display integrity and have a desire for professional growth.
- Maintain monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation, research outstanding items and variances
- Prepare quarterly statistical & tax reporting compliance with state regulations
- Reconcile data to the general ledger and automated journal entries
- Assist in Sarbanes Oxley testing and submission
- Provide reports and support items per external auditors’ requests
- Assist with compilation of Quarterly CFO Narrative Report data and charts
- Assist with ad hoc projects as business Personal Property Rendition reports for CO and HCAD
- Assist with quarterly journal entries
- Dashboard Reporting
- Participate and assist with budgeting process
- Prepare Schedule P quarterly
- Prepare insured financial reviews providing analysis and commentary, including recommendations
- Special projects as assigned by Manager
Qualifications
- 4 to 6 years of job-related experience in general ledger accounting
- 2 to 3 years of reinsurance experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, knowledge of macros is a plus
- Insurance industry knowledge is a plus
- Excellent analytical skills, able to research and resolve issues quickly and independently
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and staff
- Ability and skillset to use critical thinking tools when preforming job duties
- Ability to effectively work in a fast-pace environment with competing demands on resources, time and priorities
Education Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Additional Company Details
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
