Job description

When you enter a finance and accounting position at Liberty Mutual Insurance, you will find the same dynamic environment and challenges as within other organizations. Yet you will find something more: an opportunity to apply your analytic and technical skills to a company renowned for its integrity and focus on developing its employees' careers. As a Lead Reinsurance Accountant, you will conduct complex assignments involving maintaining captive accounts and developing financial statements and reports Responsibilities: • Prepare complex financial reports for Captive agreements and Reinsurance, utilizing a broad knowledge of accounting policies and procedures. • Prepare and/or input general ledger entries by utilizing set procedures and various accounting systems. • Research complex reinsurance accounting treatment and policies by utilizing available technology and other resources. • Research and resolve complex reconciling issues and discrepancies; take corrective measures to prevent. • Provide customer service to internal and external partners. • Review financial reports for accuracy and ensure timely preparation. • Prepare analysis and be prepared to provide explanations for unusual and/or inconsistent trends. • Suggest process improvement initiatives and provide solutions to enhance current processes. • Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or Finance) required. CPA or advanced degree in Accounting preferred. • Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience. • Must demonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions to achieve results. • Communicates well with own team and across organizational boundaries to create alignment and ensure the successful completion of shared goals. • Comfortable leading meetings and able to communicate issues and trends to senior management and other groups at the appropriate level of detail. • Possesses a solid understanding of accounting principles. Employees may apply for a new role after completing 12 months of employment in their current position. Employees should review all role requirements and apply only for positions for which they are eligible. Hiring processes may vary by country, including differences in procedures, requirements, and timelines. For country-specific details, please consult your local recruiting / HR team.

Requirements

Must-haves

As a Lead Reinsurance Accountant, you will conduct complex assignments involving maintaining captive accounts and developing financial statements and reports
Prepare complex financial reports for Captive agreements and Reinsurance, utilizing a broad knowledge of accounting policies and procedures.
Prepare and/or input general ledger entries by utilizing set procedures and various accounting systems.
Research complex reinsurance accounting treatment and policies by utilizing available technology and other resources.
Research and resolve complex reconciling issues and discrepancies; take corrective measures to prevent.
Provide customer service to internal and external partners.
Review financial reports for accuracy and ensure timely preparation.
Prepare analysis and be prepared to provide explanations for unusual and/or inconsistent trends.
Suggest process improvement initiatives and provide solutions to enhance current processes.
Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
Must demonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions to achieve results.
Communicates well with own team and across organizational boundaries to create alignment and ensure the successful completion of shared goals.
Comfortable leading meetings and able to communicate issues and trends to senior management and other groups at the appropriate level of detail.
Possesses a solid understanding of accounting principles.
Employees may apply for a new role after completing 12 months of employment in their current position.

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or Finance) required. CPA or advanced degree in Accounting preferred.

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Platform: icims
Effort: medium