Accounting Manager, Reinsurance

Safety National; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness perks

401(k) retirement match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Safety National is seeking an experienced Manager, Reinsurance in St. Louis to lead a team responsible for accurate financial accounting of assumed, ceded, retroactive, and fronted reinsurance programs.

You will collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure timely settlements, reconciliations, and reporting, while coaching staff for professional growth. The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and Excel skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and financial review skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and investigate complex financial information.
• Strong reconciliation and documentation skills with a commitment to accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and analyze multiple types of bank statements.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week in the St. Louis Corporate Office at 1832 Schuetz Rd., Saint Louis, MO.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting activities for assigned reinsurance programs (assumed, ceded, retroactive, fronted).
• Serve as primary contact for a designated area of reinsurance, ensuring transactions and reporting are accurate and timely.
• Coach and develop team members and foster a collaborative, improvement‑focused environment.
• Review financial data related to commissions, income, and loss activity; prepare/approve journal entries, reconciliations, fundings, and check requests.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly reinsurance settlement statements and contribute to quarterly/annual reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial review

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (Accounting/Finance)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

At Safety National, we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers with purpose! Since 1942, we’ve been an industry leader, valuing integrity, teamwork, and stability while providing competitive rewards, top-tier benefits, career growth opportunities, and flexible work options that promote balance. With tuition reimbursement, wellness perks, and a strong community impact, we invest in your success—both personally and professionally.

Our Accounting & Finance Department is dynamic and collaborative. Providing best-in-class service to our internal and external customers within the expected timeframes, we actively support our co‑workers, clients, and community. Many of our managers have a public accounting background or tenure within the industry and are eager to share their spirit and knowledge with our growing team.

Role Description

Are you an experienced reinsurance professional with a passion for financial accuracy, problem-solving, and developing others? As a Manager, Reinsurance at Safety National, you will play a key role in maintaining the financial integrity of our reinsurance programs while leading and supporting a team of professionals. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise, collaborate with internal and external partners, and contribute to the continued success of our organization. In this role, you will oversee financial accounting activities associated with assigned reinsurance programs, including assumed, ceded, retroactive, and fronted reinsurance. You will serve as a primary point of contact for a designated area of reinsurance, providing expertise and guidance while ensuring financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting are completed accurately and on time. You will also work closely with internal management, affiliated companies, third‑party administrators, coverholders, and reinsurance intermediaries to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues, and support effective financial operations. As a leader, you will have the opportunity to coach and develop team members, provide meaningful feedback, and foster an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include reviewing financial data related to commissions, income, and loss activity; preparing or approving journal entries, account reconciliations, fundings, and check requests; and overseeing monthly and quarterly reinsurance settlement statements. You will also contribute to quarterly and annual reporting requirements while identifying opportunities to strengthen processes and improve accuracy. If you thrive in a detail‑oriented environment, enjoy solving complex financial challenges, and are motivated by helping others succeed, we encourage you to explore this opportunity with Safety National.

Qualifications

Education

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent relevant and progressive work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Required Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and financial review skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and investigate complex financial information.
• Strong reconciliation and documentation skills with a commitment to accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and analyze multiple types of bank statements.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.
• This position allows for a hybrid work schedule which includes a minimum of 3 days per week in our St. Louis Corporate Office, located at 1832 Schuetz Rd. Saint Louis, MO. All employees are required to submit work from home requests and follow our Work From Home policy, which will be provided to all candidates selected to interview.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting degree is strongly preferred.
• Prior management experience including; responsibility for coaching, training, and developing team members.
• 8 or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience preparing or reviewing financial transactions, account reconciliations, journal entries, and reinsurance settlement statements.
• Experience with assumed, ceded, retroactive, or fronted reinsurance programs.
• Experience coordinating with third‑party administrators, reinsurance intermediaries, coverage holders, or affiliated companies.
• Experience preparing or reviewing quarterly and annual financial schedules and reports.

Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and technology assets against unauthorized disclosure, destruction and/or alteration, in accordance with Safety National policies, standards, and procedures.

Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. Our culture is built upon relationships, which allow us to demonstrate our expertise gained through our rich 80‑year history. As a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Tokio Marine, Inc., we appreciate the benefits and support provided by our affiliation with one of the top 10 insurance companies in the world.

Total Rewards That Put Employees First

In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation that includes base salary, holiday bonus, and incentive awards is only a small portion of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer.

• base salary, holiday bonus, and incentive awards
• generous health, dental, and vision coverage
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k)-retirement savings match
• an annual profit sharing contribution
• family forming benefits for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy
• generous paid time off and paid holidays
• paid parental and caregiver leave
• hybrid work environment
• company-paid life insurance and disability
• professional growth and development opportunities
• employee recognition and well‑being programs

Safety National is committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-based compensation. The target base salary range for this position is $101,500 to $131,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location.