Associate Accounting Professional

NACBA; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re is recruiting an Associate Accounting Professional in Kansas City to drive multi-state financial compliance across North America. You will manage reporting requirements, develop expertise in Property and Casualty insurance compliance, and liaise with regulatory agencies as part of a dedicated financial compliance team.

You will handle data mining, state filings, and financial tracking, working in a collaborative, hybrid environment with three team members reporting to the Hiring

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting with at least 2 years of relevant working experience.
• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles with demonstrated ability to apply them in practical settings.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data accurately.
• Proven attention to detail and ability to review returns for reasonableness and identify issues.
• Experience with data mining and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Data Management: Mine system data for required state reporting, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Regulatory Filings: Prepare and file premium tax returns, data calls, surcharge reports, and guaranty fund payments.
• Financial Tracking: Monitor guaranty fund credits, premium tax refunds, and credits with precision.
• Reconciliation: Prepare related account reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.
• Stakeholder Communication: Engage with State Insurance Departments and related state agencies regarding required filings.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Maintain open communication with the financial compliance team and other Swiss Re departments.

Skills

Data mining

Financial reporting

Regulatory filings

Account reconciliation

Data management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Financial compliance software

Data management tools

Job description

Location: Kansas City, MO, US

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a dynamic regulatory environment? Join our team where your analytical skills will directly impact our compliance success across North America. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to develop specialized expertise in insurance financial compliance while working with a collaborative team of industry professionals.

About the Role

As an Associate Accounting Professional, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring our financial compliance across multiple state jurisdictions. You'll manage critical reporting requirements, develop specialized knowledge in Property and Casualty insurance compliance, and build valuable relationships with regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Management: Mine system data for required state reporting, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Regulatory Filings: Prepare and file premium tax returns, data calls, surcharge reports, and guaranty fund payments
• Financial Tracking: Monitor guaranty fund credits, premium tax refunds, and credits with precision
• Reconciliation: Prepare related account reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy
• Stakeholder Communication: Engage with State Insurance Departments and related state agencies regarding required filings
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Maintain open communication with the financial compliance team and other Swiss Re departments

About the Team

You’ll be joining a specialized Financial Compliance team that works directly with state insurance departments and related regulatory agencies. Based in Kansas City, the team consists of three professionals reporting to the Hiring Manager. As part of Corporate Solutions Finance - Financial Compliance, you’ll collaborate with colleagues who are dedicated to ensuring regulatory excellence across our operations.

About You

You’re a methodical professional who pays close attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture understanding of compliance requirements. You take ownership of your work, meet deadlines consistently, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Your analytical mindset allows you to identify potential issues before they become problems.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• College graduate with BA or BS in Accounting with at least 2 years of relevant working experience
• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles with demonstrated ability to apply them in practical settings
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data accurately
• Proven attention to detail and ability to review returns for reasonableness and identify issues
• Experience with data mining and financial reporting

These are additional nice to haves:

• Experience in insurance industry, particularly in property and casualty
• Knowledge of state insurance regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with financial compliance software and data management tools
• Experience communicating with regulatory agencies
• Process improvement mindset with ability to identify efficiency opportunities

The position will be located in our Kansas City, MO office. Our company uses a hybrid work model requiring at least three days in the office each week, with the option to work onsite full-time if preferred. This position is not eligible for full-time telework, relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $52,000 to $78,000. The specific salary offered for this, or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.

During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.

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