Reinsurance Accountant

FinTrust Connect; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a skilled Reinsurance Accountant to join its accounting team. This mid-senior level role offers hybrid work flexibility and focuses on reinsurance accounting, settlements, and reporting. Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in reinsurance or insurance-specific accounting. The position emphasizes collaboration and accuracy in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.
• At least 2 years of reinsurance or insurance-specific accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly reinsurance premiums, losses, and settlements.
• Reconcile reinsurance accounts and cash receipts with detailed accuracy.
• Collaborate with brokers, reinsurers, and internal departments.

Skills

General accounting experience

Reinsurance accounting

Proficiency in Excel

Familiarity with GAAP

Schedule F reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

General ledger systems

SAP

Job description

Reinsurance Accountant – St. Petersburg, FL

FinTrust Connect has partnered with a well-capitalized insurance institution that is seeking a skilled Reinsurance Accountant to support its growing accounting team. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with solid experience in general and reinsurance accounting who are looking to deepen their expertise in statutory reporting and financial analysis. Hybrid work flexibility is offered.

Why this opportunity?

• Culture: Collaborative and accuracy-driven environment with an emphasis on professional development
• Workplace: Hybrid (3 days in office) in St. Petersburg, FL
• Function: Handle reinsurance accounting, settlements, reconciliations, and reporting across various agreement types

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience
• At least 2 years of reinsurance or insurance-specific accounting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Proficiency in Excel and general ledger systems
• Familiarity with GAAP; SAP exposure preferred
• Experience with Schedule F reporting is a strong plus

Description

• Prepare and post monthly reinsurance premiums, losses, and settlements
• Reconcile reinsurance accounts and cash receipts with detailed accuracy
• Collaborate with brokers, reinsurers, and internal departments (Claims, Underwriting, Actuarial)
• Assist in audit support, internal controls, and year-end collateral processes
• Interpret reinsurance contracts for appropriate accounting treatment
• Enhance reinsurance accounting workflows for efficiency and compliance

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting, Financial Services, and Insurance