Intermediate Accountant - Reinsurance

Kuvare Holdings; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuvare Holdings in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeking an Intermediate Reinsurance Accountant responsible for the accurate recording of transactions and preparation of financial statements. This role involves preparing settlement statements, assisting with audits, and supporting client inquiries.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance with strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This full-time position may require occasional travel and offers flexibility in a normal office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting/Finance related discipline.
• PC literacy with knowledge of technological tools.
• Proven understanding of reinsurance administration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting & reporting for reinsurance.
• Prepares monthly direct and ceded claims reconciliations.
• Assists Claims and Actuarial quarterly to determine accruals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Data entry

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting/Finance

Tools

TAI

Job description

About the Role

The Intermediate Reinsurance Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate recording of transactions, and preparation/review of reconciliations, financial statements, and various management reports. This position is responsible for the preparation of settlement statements, including follow-up with external clients for any resolution. Assistance may be provided to support client inquiries, client audits, internal and external audits along with other ad hoc requests.

What You’ll Do

• Prepares accounting & reporting for reinsurance. This includes review of reinsurance billings/premium trends, preparation of periodic settlement reports and distribution of reporting packages to external reinsurers.
• Prepares journal entries and posts to accounting systems, research and clear suspense timely.
• Prepares monthly direct and ceded claims reconciliations from TPAs to general ledger and data warehouse.
• Assists both Claims and Actuarial quarterly to determine outstanding accruals and coordination with release of reserves.
• Performs data queries on various claim, premium and expense data.
• Work is done in conjunction with review of exception reports, details in suspense, etc.
• Assists with development of appropriate commentary and explanations for submission to management for quarterly Management Reporting Package and other ad hoc requests (external and internal).
• Responsible for the adherence to the company’s framework of internal controls.
• Preparation of regulatory schedules at year end (Schedule S, EX1, EX8 and Schedule T and other supplemental schedules pertaining to reinsurance).

Qualifications

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting/Finance related discipline.
• PC literacy with knowledge of technological tools, ability to support data mining exercises, automation of spreadsheets; knowledge of TAI is desirable.
• Proven understanding of reinsurance administration or demonstration of ability to comprehend.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with elevated level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated persistency and ability to deliver results under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication and proofreading skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, etc.
• Must be a flexible self-starter who can prioritize tasks, follow through and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands

• Normal office working environment, full time with some flexibility.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours to meet deadlines.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Ability to type / perform data entry.
• Ability to read from a computer screen and paper reports.
• Express ideas and otherwise communicate with the spoken word.