Senior Investment Accountant

Everest Re Group,; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global reinsurance and insurance provider seeks a Senior Investment Accountant to manage accounting and financial analysis tasks in Warren, NJ. This hybrid role entails working closely with investment management teams and requires strong analytical and fiscal skills. The candidate should have a robust background in investment accounting with a Bachelor's in accounting and prefer experience in U.S. GAAP standards.

Benefits

Generous tuition reimbursement programs

Flexible work arrangements

Dynamic training & professional development

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of investment accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP investment accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accounting and reporting of investments on a U.S. GAAP basis.
• Preparation of U.S. statutory investment schedules.
• Reconcile investment related cash accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Math skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Job description

Title:

Senior Investment Accountant

Company:

Everest Global Services, Inc.

Job Category:

Finance

Job Description:

About Everest:
Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs, mentoring opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups.

Job Summary:

We are currently looking for a Senior Investment Accountant in our Warren, New Jersey headquarters. You will interact and support several aspects of accounting, financial analysis, and reporting for the group.

This is a hybrid position working 3 days in office, 2 remote.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Accounting and reporting of investments on a U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory basis.

• Participate and coordinate the monthly and quarterly investment close process.

• Preparation of various U. S. statutory investment schedules.

• Preparation of various U.S. GAAP investment disclosures.

• Reconciling investment related cash accounts.

• Support local reporting of foreign branches and subsidiaries.

• Coordinate with financial reporting and investment management teams.

• Preparation of exhibits and schedules to demonstrate establishment and maintenance of internal controls.

• Providing monthly, quarterly, and year-end analyses along with account reconciliations.

• Participation in ad-hoc analyses and strategic projects determined by the needs of senior management.

Work Experience & Qualifications

• 5-7 years of investment accounting experience, public accounting and public company reporting environment a plus.

• Solid understanding of investment accounting and reporting under U.S. GAAP.

• Experience with U.S. insurance statutory accounting and reporting a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Highly skilled in math, accounting, and financial processes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Detail oriented and highly organized.

• Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks.

• Highly proficient with Excel.

• Excellent critical thinking skills.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent degree) in accounting.

• Certified Public Accountant (or equivalent certification) preferred.

• Knowledge of PAM and Bloomberg a plus.

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Oracle a plus.

• Insurance/ reinsurance industry experience a plus.

For NJ Only:The base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location.

What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.

• Our Valuesare the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviorsdefine how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Warren, NJ

Additional Locations:

Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at [e-mail].

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