Insurance Accountant

Marsh & McLennan Companies; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Insurance Accountant in Raleigh, NC, where you will play a vital role in managing financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, and relevant accounting experience. You'll be part of a supportive culture focused on colleague well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Generous time off, including personal and volunteering

Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-5 years previous accounting experience required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed.
• Ability to manage priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze accounting reports.
• Manage general ledger accounts and client records.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulations.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree or equivalent

Job description

Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. More than 11,000 of the industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can thrive as an Insurance Accountant at McGriff Insurance, a division of Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA).

MMA provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With 200 offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC).

Responsibilities:

May prepare journal entries, money moves, payments, billing, administrative system accounting reports and/or consolidated statements.

Analyzes and maintains the general ledger accounts and/or client insured records.

May prepare and analyze various accounting reports including variances to forecast, budget and prior year; may coordinate revenue and expense accruals; may ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close; Performs variation and trend analysis for key general ledger accounts or reports; may apply funds to insured records; may process refunds to insured records; may request payments for carriers and third parties. Findings may be presented to senior management, partners, carriers or clients.

Assists with the development, implementation and documentation of internal and external accounting and operating policies, procedures and process improvements for general accounting functions.

Verifies work of and provides guidance to less experienced levels of accountants or offshore staff. Position may provide functional advice or training to less-experienced accountant positions. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, carrier agreements, SOX procedures, SSAE16 procedures, tax regulations, local GAAP and US GAAP and local statutory regulations (as applicable) regarding financial matters.

Other duties as assigned.

We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:

• 2-5 years previous accounting experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrate strong organizational and project skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
• Act with responsiveness, urgency, and professionalism in all matters
• Prioritize work to achieve timely completion of the most critical and sensitive activities
• Respond quickly to client requests and work to provide appropriate information
• Accept accountability for the quality of work
• High school diploma or equivalent

These additional qualifications are a plus, but not required to apply:

• College degree or equivalent
• Previous insurance experience.

We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you.

We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We’ve built a culture that promotes colleague well-being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue the projects and causes that give colleagues fulfilment outside of work.

Some benefits included in this role are:

• Generous time off, including personal and volunteering
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Follow us on social media to meet our colleagues and see what makes us tick:

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.

Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

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About the company

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. is a global professional services firm, headquartered in New York City with businesses in insurance brokerage, risk management, reinsurance services, talent management, investment advisory, and management consulting.

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