Intermediate Accountant

First Temporary, LLC; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First Temporary, LLC in Naperville, IL seeks a staff-level accountant to support the financial close process. You will prepare GAAP financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting packages, and monitor cash flow.

Reinsurance accounting and audit support are also part of the role. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is highly preferred; 3+ years of Property & Casualty accounting experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Prepare GAAP financial statements, reporting packages, journals, supporting schedules and analysis for closing.
• Assist in reinsurance accounting, reconciliation and reporting.
• Ensure timely, accurate account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• 3+ years of Property & Casualty insurance accounting experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare GAAP financial statements and reporting packages with journals and schedules.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules and analysis for close.
• Conduct reconciliations and monitor cash flow as assigned.
• Assist internal and external audits/examinations.

Skills

Independent work

Analytical skills

Time management

Attention to detail

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Staff level position performing various duties related to the financial reporting process. Areas of responsibility include GAAP/Stat financial statement preparation and reporting, reinsurance accounting, reconciliations and monitoring cash flow. All functions focus on both accurate and timely completion based on the close schedule.

• Preparation of accurate GAAP financial statements and reporting packages as assigned, including journal entries, supporting schedules and analysis, meeting all due dates per closing schedule.
• Reinsurance accounting, reconciliation and reporting.
• Responsible for timely and accurate account reconciliations as assigned (including analysis and resolution of reconciling items).
• Responsible for the accuracy of results for assigned programs.
• Monitor cash settlements from both Profit Centers and Reinsurers.
• Prepares analysis and utilize reporting tools to obtain information from the general ledger and/or financial data warehouse as required to assist with the reconciliation and analytic duties related to position.
• Assists in the support of internal and external audits/examinations.
• Active pursuit of continuous process improvement and progress measurement (metrics)
• 3 years+ of Property & Casualty Insurance accounting experience preferred
• Necessary computer skills with an emphasis on excel competency
• Need to have the ability to work independently

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance highly preferred