Accountant
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Job Location:
Lawrenceville, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Details
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.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
Perform accounting tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of General Ledger transactions.
Key Functionswill include but not be limited to:
1. Prepare and post assigned monthly journal entries including Cash activity direct/assumed/ceded premiums/losses expense accruals inter-company expenses expense allocations etc.
2. Prepare and distribute monthly budget variance report.
3. Prepare and reconcile reinsurance accounting entries and accounts for premiums and loss activity
4. Maintain fixed asset system and post monthly depreciation expense.
5. Perform monthly bank intercompany and other account reconciliations
6. Provide support for statistical reporting requests as required
7. Produce analyze and distribute various monthly reports/recons including storm report LAE summary report accrual report investments allocations etc.
8. Assist in processing and analysis of agent incentive contracts and agent profit sharing payments.
9. Assist in the annual budgeting process.
10. Assist in Sarbanes-Oxley testing.
11. Administer unclaimed property system and provide required reporting to appropriate state agencies
12. Complete other duties as assigned by the Controller or CFO
Qualifications
- Four year college degree in accounting or combination of education and commensurate experience.
- 2-3 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.
Additional Company Details
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:
Base Salary Range: $48000 $96000
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.
Sponsorship Details
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
About Company
Berkley is a leader in commercial lines insurance, with over 60+ specialized businesses - each with deep expertise in an industry, product, or regional niche.
