Program Analyst - State National

State National Companies (SNC); Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Markel Group is seeking a Program Services Analyst to participate in accurate processing, collections and reporting for State National's client business within the Program Services Analysis and Reporting team. The role reports to the Manager, Program Analysis and Reporting and focuses on SOX controls, audits, and data analysis across underwriting data.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and will collaborate with Client Services, Actuarial, Compliance, Legal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• SOX control adherence and audit support experience preferred.
• Experience with reporting and analysis of underwriting data.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to SOX controls and maintain department processes.
• Assist with ad-hoc requests and strategic projects.
• Assist with internal and external audit review as needed.
• Assist with systems integration and testing as needed.
• Collaborate to design and implement process improvements for efficiency.
• Perform account reconciliations and remediate issues per SOX requirements.
• Perform trend and fluctuation analysis on underwriting data.
• Handle special reporting requests (Statutory, Premium Tax, Schedule P, Audit, Assessments).
• Generate assessment and risk allocations as invoiced by statutory entities.
• Understand reinsurance contract language for accounting requirements.
• Coordinate with program managers and other functions to resolve issues.

Skills

SOX controls

Data analysis

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! This position is responsible for participation, as assigned, in the accurate processing, collections, and reporting of State National's Program Services client business and is part of the Program Services Analysis and Reporting team with Markel’s State National Program Services. State National Program Services is responsible for the administration of all State National Program Services insurance (and reinsurance), and the safeguarding of State National's assets through timely billing, collection and analysis. This position reports to the Manager, Program Analysis and Reporting.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all SOX controls and maintain and follow all department processes and procedures.
• Assist with ad-hoc requests and other strategic and business projects as they arise.
• Assist with internal and external audit review, as needed.
• Assist with systems integration and testing, as needed.
• Collaborate with teammates to identify, design, and implement process improvements for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform account reconciliations including identification and remediation of all issues in compliance with SOX control requirements.
• Perform trend and fluctuation analysis on all underwriting data related to assigned programs.
• Send and monitor receipt of special reporting requests (Statutory, Premium Tax, Schedule P, Audit, Assessments).
• Generate assessment and assigned risk allocations as invoiced by various statutory entities.
• Understand reinsurance contract language pertaining to accounting contractual requirements, as applicable.
• Work closely with assigned program managers and other functional areas (i.e. Client Services, Actuarial, Compliance, Legal, Reinsurance, and Finance) to resolve issues and support achievement of business goals.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required

US Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What’s In It For You

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.

• We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.
• All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.

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