Senior Accountant, Reinsurance

Senior Accountant, Reinsurance Salary:

$85,000 - $100,000

Company Summary :

A well‑established insurance organization specializing in niche coverage areas, with a focused business model and a collaborative, relationship‑oriented environment. Job Responsibilities Support a growing reinsurance function by compiling, analyzing, and presenting financial information to senior leadership, management committees, and regulatory bodies. Own accounting activities related to new and existing reinsurance arrangements, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of complex transactions. Prepare, review, and maintain financial records and reporting for complex general ledger accounts, including development of automated or system‑based entries where appropriate. Partner cross‑functionally with actuarial, underwriting, finance, and leadership teams to onboard new reinsurance opportunities and align accounting treatment. Develop and analyze expense data to support bi‑annual forecasting, annual budgeting, and longer‑term financial planning initiatives. Build and maintain financial models, forecasts, and ad hoc reporting to support business and reinsurance strategy. Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff, including assigning work, reviewing outputs, and providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback. Participate in interim and year‑end audit processes, serving as a key contact for audit requests related to reinsurance and insurance accounting. Prepare and submit required regulatory and statutory filings accurately and on time. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field At least 4 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis within insurance or financial services Exposure to reinsurance accounting or a strong interest in developing deeper expertise in this area. Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and working with complex general ledger accounts. Comfort partnering with cross-functional teams and explaining accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders. Interest in building, improving, and documenting accounting processes and controls. Experience supporting audits and regulatory or management reporting. Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting or reporting systems. Prior experience mentoring or reviewing the work of others is a plus but not required.