Sr. Accountant

Company Details

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Berkley Southeast 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.

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Responsibilities

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Perform accounting tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of General Ledger transactions.

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Key functions include but are not limited to the following:

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1.           Prepare and post assigned monthly journal entries, including Cash activity, direct/assumed/ceded premiums/losses, expense accruals, inter-company expenses, expense allocations, etc.   

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2.           Prepare and distribute monthly budget variance report.

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3.           Prepare and reconcile reinsurance accounting entries and accounts for premiums and loss activity

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4.           Maintain fixed asset system and post monthly depreciation expense.

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5.           Perform monthly bank, intercompany, and other account reconciliations

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6.           Provide support for statistical reporting requests as required

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7.           Produce, analyze and distribute various monthly reports/recons, including storm report, LAE summary report, accrual report, investments allocations, etc. 

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8.           Assist in processing and analysis of agent incentive contracts and agent profit sharing payments.

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9.           Assist in the annual budgeting process.

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10.         Assist in Sarbanes-Oxley testing.

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11.         Administer unclaimed property system and provide required reporting to appropriate state agencies

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12.         Complete other duties as assigned by the Controller or CFO

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Qualifications

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• 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. 
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Additional Company Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees which for this role include: • Base Salary Range: $65,000-$120,000 • Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus. • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans. 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. n

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role