Accountant, Investment- Morristown, NJ

Starr Underwriting; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Crum & Forster seeks a dynamic Investment Accountant to join their Financial Services Group, tasked with managing investment journal entries and reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and are eager to work in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values professional growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

401K employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Comprehensive health benefits

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in the accounting industry.
• CPA certification is a plus.
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly investment journal entries.
• Assist with overall reporting and accounting of the investment portfolio.
• Research and reconcile investment transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Accounting skills

Communication

Organizational

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Crum & Forster Company Overview

Crum & Forster (C&F), with a proud history dating to 1822, provides specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products through our admitted and surplus lines insurance companies. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A" (Excellent) by AM Best and is proud of our superior customer service platform. Our claims and risk engineering services are recognized as among the best in the industry.

Our most valuable asset is our people: more than 2000 employees in locations throughout the United States. The company is increasingly winning recognition as a great place to work, earning several workplace and wellness awards, including the 2024 Great Place to Work Award for our employee-first focus and our steadfast commitment to diversity, equity and Inclusion.

C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings, a global, billion dollar organization.

For more information about Crum & Forster, please visit our website: www.cfins.com.

Job Description

Financial Services – Investment Accountant

The Financial Services Group of Crum & Forster is looking for a multi-talented, dynamic Accountant with investment accounting experience to join the Investment Financial Reporting Group.

What you will do:

• Prepare monthly investment journal entries
• Prepare quarterly investment reconciliations
• Prepare quarterly investment roll forwards
• Assist with overall reporting andaccountingof the Company'sinvestmentportfolio on an IFRS and Statutory basis
• Prepare quarterly and annual Statutoryinvestmentschedules for each insurance subsidiary
• Prepare quarterly Statutory compliance analysis against requisite statutes
• Assist with the preparation of the audited financial statements
• Research and reconcileinvestmenttransactions cash and trade activity
• Assist in streamlining current processes

What YOU will bring to C&F:

Technological:

• Strong analytical and accounting skills
• Intermediate /Advance experience with Excel (sumifs, vlookups, pivot tables, macros), Word and Outlook (familiarity with PAM – State Street Global Exchange a plus)

Interpersonal and Communication:

• Ability to work and communicate well with other staff and other functional departments within the organization
• Regularly communicate with their manager and make them aware of the current workload

Organizational:

• Ability to accept, initiate, and implement changes in process in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and follow up on issues
• Ability to work with minimal upfront guidance and take ownership of work

Education/Other:

• Bachelors of Science in Accounting/Finance
• 1+ years of experience in the accounting industry
• CPA a plus

What C&F will bring to you

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous 401K employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• A core C&F tenet is owning your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
• We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community

We value inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

For California Residents Only: Information collected and processed as part of your career profile and any job applications you choose to submit are subject to our privacy notices and policies, visit https://www.cfins.com/onlineprivacypolicy/ca/noticeatcollection/ for more information.

Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws. Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $53,500.00 to a maximum of $78,400.00. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.

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