Lead Reinsurance Accountant

Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co.; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Insurance in Boston, MA is seeking a Lead Reinsurance Accountant to manage complex 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 timely analysis for internal partners, while seeking process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or Finance) required; CPA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment with adaptability.
• Strong cross-team communication to align goals.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Lead Reinsurance Accountant

Job Locations: US-MA-Boston | US-Remote | US-WA-Seattle | US-NH-Portsmouth

Job ID: 2026-262079

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Grade: 15

Department: 0001-10868 Reinsurance Operations

Market: Corporate Center

Referral Bonus Amount: 1500

Minimum Salary: USD $83,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary: USD $154,000.00/Yr.

Typical Starting Salary: $97,000-$122,500

Recruiter: Caridad Mederos

Internal Application Deadline: 10/23/2026

Referral Bonus Eligible: Yes

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.

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