Financial Reporting Accountant Position Available In Nassau, New York

Financial Reporting Accountant Primma, LLC 1800 Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, NY 11576 •This is an on-site position located in Roslyn, NY•

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Reporting Accountant to join our Finance team, with a specialized focus on loss and claims accounting. This individual will play a key role in the accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of insurance liabilities including paid losses, case reserves, and IBNR/bulk reserves on a direct, ceded, and assumed basis. This role will work cross-functionally with Claims and Actuarial departments to ensure timely and accurate financial insight and support. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting or audit, a keen analytical mindset, and a desire to develop into a subject matter expert in insurance financials. Prior insurance experience is preferred but not required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare and record journal entries related to loss activity (paid, case, and IBNR) across direct, ceded, and assumed lines of business. Assist with the development and maintenance of internal schedules for loss triangles, development analyses, and statutory reporting requirements. Support the monthly and quarterly close process by reconciling loss-related general ledger accounts and preparing supporting schedules. Help support internal and external audit processes related to loss accounting, including providing backup and walk-throughs. Partner with the Claims and Finance Operations to track, validate, and reconcile paid losses and reserve activity. Collaborate with the Actuarial team on quarterly reserve analysis and ensure consistency across departments. Contribute to the preparation of financial statement footnotes and regulatory filings (e.g., Schedule P, Part 1-4) as needed. Support process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, workflow automation, and cross-functional collaboration. Play a pivotal role in the preparation of the company’s quarterly and annual statements including all required disclosures, supporting schedules, and internal communication packages. Actively involved with audit preparations and building out processes, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with appropriate statutory accounting principles and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with IT Department to streamline and automate processes when possible. Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Education & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or MBA is a plus. 2-5 years of experience in public accounting or corporate accounting; insurance industry experience is a plus. Strong understanding of US GAAP; familiarity with statutory accounting principles is an advantage. Experience with general ledger, journal entry preparation, monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Demonstrated ability to work with large data sets and perform reconciliations with accuracy and clarity. Excellent oral, communication, and time management skills. Demonstrate analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking capabilities. Strong skills in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel. Experience with Sage Intacct is preferred. The actual compensation for this position will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by law.