Lead Accountant

Liberty Mutual Insurance; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Insurance in Seattle is seeking a Lead Reinsurance Accountant to tackle complex assignments, maintain captive accounts, and develop financial statements and reports. You will prepare and input general ledger entries, research reinsurance accounting treatments, resolve reconciling issues, and provide clear analysis to internal and external partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, a CPA or advanced degree preferred, and at least five years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or advanced degree in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Demonstrates attention to detail in a fast-paced environment and ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions.
• Communicates well with team and across organizational boundaries to align goals and ensure completion.
• Leads meetings and communicates issues and trends to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex financial reports for Captive agreements and Reinsurance.
• Input general ledger entries using established procedures and accounting systems.
• Research complex reinsurance accounting treatment and policies.
• Research and resolve reconciling issues and discrepancies; implement corrective actions.
• Provide customer service to internal and external partners.
• Review financial reports for accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare analyses and explain unusual or inconsistent trends.
• Suggest process improvements and drive solutions to enhance current processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Description

When you enter a finance and accounting position at Liberty Mutual Insurance, you will find the same dynamic environment and challenges as within other organizations. Yet you will find something more: an opportunity to apply your analytic and technical skills to a company renowned for its integrity and focus on developing its employees' careers.

Description

When you enter a finance and accounting position at Liberty Mutual Insurance, you will find the same dynamic environment and challenges as within other organizations. Yet you will find something more: an opportunity to apply your analytic and technical skills to a company renowned for its integrity and focus on developing its employees' careers.

As a Lead Reinsurance Accountant, you will conduct complex assignments involving maintaining captive accounts and developing financial statements and reports

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex financial reports for Captive agreements and Reinsurance, utilizing a broad knowledge of accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare and/or input general ledger entries by utilizing set procedures and various accounting systems.
• Research complex reinsurance accounting treatment and policies by utilizing available technology and other resources.
• Research and resolve complex reconciling issues and discrepancies; take corrective measures to prevent.
• Provide customer service to internal and external partners.
• Review financial reports for accuracy and ensure timely preparation.
• Prepare analysis and be prepared to provide explanations for unusual and/or inconsistent trends.
• Suggest process improvement initiatives and provide solutions to enhance current processes.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or Finance) required. CPA or advanced degree in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions to achieve results.
• Communicates well with own team and across organizational boundaries to create alignment and ensure the successful completion of shared goals.
• Comfortable leading meetings and able to communicate issues and trends to senior management and other groups at the appropriate level of detail.
• Possesses a solid understanding of accounting principles.
  
  

About Us

Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefits

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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