Accountant II (Hybrid)

The Company

At Utica National Insurance Group, 1,400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected.

Utica National Insurance Group is an "A" rated $1.5B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier.

Operating along the Eastern half of the United States, based in our Home Office in Central New York, with Regional Office locations including Boston, NYC, Atlanta, Dallas, Columbus, Richmond, and Chicago.

What will you do.

Are you an experienced accounting professional seeking the next challenge in your career? We're on the lookout for an Accountant II to be a pivotal part of our dynamic finance team. In this role, you'll drive accuracy in our financial records, complete comprehensive account reconciliations, and provide support during internal and external audits. Compliance with the latest accounting guidelines plays a crucial part of this role, along with timely updates to our policies and procedures. If you're adept at Oracle-based accounting functions and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Implement Oracle-based accounting functions, taking charge of preparing journal entries and conducting detailed analysis related to the general ledger.
• Lead timely account reconciliations, including expenses, revenue, and losses, leveraging your strong analytical skills.
• Team up with our Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable departments on monthly accruals, resolving any processing errors or issues that arise.
• Prepare audit materials for internal and external auditors and play a key role in the coordination of annual and statutory audits.
• Identify and resolve account discrepancies, producing reports to drive informed financial decisions.
• Ensure strict adherence to all relevant accounting guidelines, while keeping our policies and procedures up to date.
• Coordinate the preparation of quarterly and yearly financial reports and NAIC filings.
• Assist in preparing cash flow reconciliation and financial reports, guiding the organization's financial planning.

What will you need

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Oracle or comparable accounting software.
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable and financial regulations.
• Demonstrable experience in journal entries, account reconciliation, audit procedures.
• Exceptional analytical skills paired with meticulous attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's degree or advanced education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in the financial services, banking, or insurance industry.
• Experience with National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) filings and statutory accounting.
• Advanced skills in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience collaborating with both internal and external auditors.
• Proficiency in cash flow reconciliation and financial forecasting.

Salary Range

$60,405.80 - $76,983

**The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employee’s work experience, their geographic location, education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and additional qualifications.**

Benefits:

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Dental Benefit
• Vision Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
• Company-Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs

Additional Information:

This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply now and find out what it’s like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy.