Reinsurance Accountant

Charter Communications, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Communications, Inc. is seeking a Reinsurance Accountant to prepare and maintain financial records for reinsurance clients, including assets, liabilities, P&L, and tax obligations. You will handle tax return preparation (1120 PC) and ensure deadlines are met.

On-site in Albuquerque, you will reconcile accounts, export/import data, and generate Excel reports while upholding GAAP and strong internal controls. Three years of related experience preferred; bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data manipulation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting.
• Understanding of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and tax returns for organization’s reinsurance clients.
• Performs general accounting duties for the organization’s clients.
• Export data from outside databases, prepare Excel reports, import data into accounting systems, and reconcile.
• Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts, verify deposits and payments, and address client inquiries.
• Manage and prepare dividend analysis, promissory notes and valuations.
• Prepare 1099 tax reports and manage IRS forms W-9.
• Maintain accounting software systems; recommend updates to enhance the software.
• Meet strict financial funding requirements and deadlines.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Data manipulation

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

The Reinsurance Accountant will prepare and maintain financial accounting records to track the organization’s reinsurance clients’ assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities, along with tax return preparation (1120 PC).

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Complete financial statements and tax returns for organization’s reinsurance clients.
• Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization’s clients.
• Exporting data from outside database, preparing Microsoft excel reports, importing Microsoft excel data into accounting systems, and reconciliation.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts, verifies deposits and payments, and addresses inquiries from clients.
• Manages and prepares dividend analysis, promissory notes and valuations.
• Prepare 1099 tax reports and manage W9 IRS Forms.
• Maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Meet strict financial funding requirements and deadlines.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, accounting software such as QuickBooks, we are willing to train, ability to manipulate large amounts of data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred but not required.
• Insurance Accounting and tax preparation experience preferred.
• At least three years of related experience required

Pay: $50k-$60k annual based on experience

Reporting to: Director

Location: On-Site at the office in Albuquerque

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