Sr. Associate Accounting & Finance

Kalepa; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and Retirement Benefits

401(k) matching

Wellness program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

MSIG USA seeks a Senior Associate to support investment accounting, insurance operations, and financial reporting within its Finance organization. The successful candidate will bring three to five years of property and casualty accounting experience, including working knowledge of U.S. NAIC statutory accounting principles and U.S.

GAAP. IFRS experience is a plus and collaboration across Finance, Investments, Actuarial, Ops, FP&A is essential.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of accounting experience within the insurance industry.
• Experience applying NAIC statutory accounting principles (yellowbooks) and GAAP.
• Investment accounting experience with reconciliations and reporting.
• Understanding of insurance operations and the flow of transactions from source systems to the GL and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Excel and GL/financial reporting systems.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual investment accounting activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support accounting for fixed-income securities, equities, investment income, impairments and related transactions.
• Prepare and review investment-related schedules for NAIC statutory and IFRS reporting.
• Assist with statutory financial statements, regulatory schedules, and management reporting.
• Analyze general ledger balances and resolve differences across source systems.
• Collaborate with Investment, Treasury, Actuarial, Tax, and Operations teams to ensure accurate accounting.
• Assist with internal and external audits and regulatory examinations.
• Maintain internal controls and contribute to process improvements and data quality initiatives.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

General ledger systems

Investment accounting platforms

IFRS reporting

Job description

Company Overview

MSIG USA continues to grow! Company Overview: MSIG USA is the US-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s top P&C carriers and a global Class 15 insurer, with A+ ratings and a reach that spans 40+ countries and regions. Leveraging our 350-year heritage, MSIG USA brings the financial strength, expertise, and global footprint to offer commercial insurance solutions that address your business’s unique risks.

MSIG USA is the U.S.-based subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., a global property and casualty insurance organization. MSIG USA combines financial strength, technical expertise, and an international perspective to deliver commercial insurance solutions while fostering a collaborative environment in which employees can grow and contribute.

MSIG Holdings (U.S.A.), Inc. (MSIG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the MS & AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. – one of the top ten property-casualty insurance groups world-wide. Our Group has capital in excess of $25 Billion, operations in more than 40 countries and nearly 40,000 personnel located globally. MSIG in the U.S. is comprised of three insurance companies with licenses in all fifty states as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. These companies and five other subsidiaries, deliver state of the art risk financing programs, insurance products, risk engineering and claims management services that enable our clients to effectively and efficiently manage their risks. Our insurance companies share the A.M Best’s A+ XV Rating and Standard & Poor’s A+ Rating of our Japan-based parent. Our clientele runs the gamut from small and mid-sized, sole-proprietorships, partnerships and corporations, up to some of the largest and most sophisticated multinational corporations operating in the U.S. and globally. The vast majority of clients seek our support related to Commercial Lines insurance products including Commercial Property and Liability Insurance products. However, through our subsidiary – Seven Hills Insurance Agency, LLC. – we are able to provide Personal Lines Insurance products including homeowners, renters, automobile, etc. Specialties: All Risk Property, Commercial Liability, Automobile, Workers Compensation, Management Liability, Marine, Excess & Umbrella, Claims Management, Risk Engineering services, etc.

Position Summary

MSIG USA is seeking a Senior Associate to support investment accounting, insurance operations, and financial reporting activities within its Finance organization. The successful candidate will bring three to five years of property and casualty insurance accounting experience, including working knowledge of U.S. NAIC statutory accounting principles and U.S. GAAP. Experience with IFRS is a plus. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across Finance, Investments, Actuarial, Operations, FP&A, and other business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual investment accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, roll-forwards, and financial statement support.
• Support accounting for fixed-income securities, equities, short-term investments, realized and unrealized gains and losses, investment income, impairments, and related transactions.
• Prepare and review investment-related schedules and disclosures for U.S. NAIC statutory and IFRS reporting.
• Support operational accounting processes involving premiums, claims, reserves, commissions, receivables, payables, and intercompany transactions, as assigned.
• Assist with statutory financial statements, regulatory schedules, management reporting, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze general ledger balances and resolve differences among the general ledger, investment accounting records, custodial statements, and other source systems.
• Partner with Investment, Treasury, Actuarial, Tax, Reinsurance, and insurance operations teams to ensure complete and accurate accounting for business activity.
• Assist with internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and requests for supporting documentation.
• Maintain effective internal controls and contribute to process improvements, automation, documentation, and data-quality initiatives.
• Research accounting issues and help assess the impact of new statutory, U.S. GAAP, and, where applicable, IFRS guidance.
• Perform monthly lease accounting reporting
• Perform ad hoc analyses and participate in Finance projects and system implementations.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Three to five years of accounting experience within the insurance industry, preferably in property and casualty
• Experience applying U.S. NAIC statutory accounting principles (yellowbooks) and U.S. GAAP.
• Investment accounting experience, including reconciliations, close activities, and financial or regulatory reporting.
• Understanding of insurance operations and the flow of transactions from source systems to the general ledger and financial statements for direct, assumed, and ceded business.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with careful attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with colleagues at different levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with general ledger, investment accounting, or financial reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IFRS reporting or reconciliation between IFRS, U.S. GAAP, and statutory bases of accounting.
• Experience with investment accounting platforms, data tools, financial reporting applications, and Microsoft Copilot.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and experience supporting audits or regulatory examinations.
• Experience with managing general agent (MGA) accounting.
• Experience in a multi-entity or international insurance organization including foreign exchange.
• Experience with working with offshore staff.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification.

Salary Range

$125,000 to $155,000. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.

Additional Benefits

• Healthcare and Retirement Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with a generous employer match and profit-sharing contribution Wellness incentive program Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Flexible spending programs Short-term and long-term disability plans Additional Benefit Programs Paid time off program Paid charitable leave Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement program Personal insurance (auto/homeowners) discounts

Core Competencies

• Accounting and financial reporting knowledge
• Analytical thinking and sound judgment
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ownership and accountability
• Collaboration and clear communication

It is an exciting time for our company and a great opportunity to join a financially sound and growing global insurance group! It is the policy of MSIG USA to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MSIG USA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Each employee plays an important role which contributes directly to the success and continued growth of MSIG.