Sr. Reinsurance Accountant

Clearbrook; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearbrook is seeking a Senior Reinsurance Analyst to manage reinsurance accounting, reporting, and controls in a comprehensive in-office environment based in Chicago. You will prepare GAAP-compliant statements, liaise with intermediaries and reinsurers, and support statutory and year-end processes.

Applicants should have a 4-year degree in accounting or finance and at least five years in reinsurance accounting in P/C insurance, with strong analytical and communication skills, and an ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 5+ years in accounting, preferably reinsurance accounting in property/casualty.
• Ability to research and resolve complex problems.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate GAAP-based accounting information and reporting.
• Assist with statutory filing requirements.
• Post journal entries and complete reconciliations for monthly close.
• Report reinsurance activity to intermediaries and reinsurers.
• Serve as main contact for intermediaries on claims and coverage questions.
• Prepare complex financial reports for management.
• Coordinate with Reinsurance Operations counterparts for data and reporting.
• Support year-end supplemental reporting to financial statements.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and auditors.
• Ensure SOX internal control compliance.

Skills

Reinsurance accounting

GAAP

Analytical skills

Verbal/written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

Job description

Company

Shared Services

Argo and Farm Family are specialty property and casualty insurance brands whose underwriting companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Holdings Inc. Argo and Farm Family partner with agents and brokers to provide insurance solutions that enable businesses to manage risks with confidence.

Job Description

Business Title(s): Sr. Reinsurance Analyst

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: In-Office

Summary

The Senior Reinsurance Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely accounting, analysis, and reporting of reinsurance activity in compliance with GAAP, statutory requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley controls, supporting the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. The role serves as the primary point of contact for intermediaries, reinsurers, auditors, and internal stakeholders, managing reinsurance reporting, claim communications, coverage inquiries, and collections while preparing complex standard and ad hoc financial reports for management. Additionally, the analyst acts as a key liaison with Reinsurance Operations, supports regulatory and supplemental financial statement reporting, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiency within the reinsurance accounting function.

This is a 100% in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely compilation of accounting information, analysis and reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Assist with meeting Statutory filing requirements on a timely basis.
• Posting journal entries and completing required reconciliations to facilitate the monthly close process.
• Timely reporting and analysis of reinsurance accounts to intermediaries and reinsurers.
• Serve as the main point of contact with intermediaries and reinsurers on claim reporting, reinsurance coverage questions, and collection items.
• Prepare and analyze complex standard financial reinsurance and ad hoc reports for management.
• Assist as the accounting liaison for US reinsurance communications with Reinsurance Operations counterparts in the organization.
• Prepare reporting schedules for quarter and year end supplemental reporting to the financial statements.
• Own relationship with variety of internal and external stakeholders eg. internal audit, external audit and insurance brokers.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements.
• Identify areas for improvement within the Reinsurance accounting team and bring a pro-active and solution orientated attitude.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from a four-year college or university.
• Clear knowledge and proven abilities in Reinsurance account processing and a minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably reinsurance accounting in a property/casualty insurance environment.
• Ability to accurately research and follow through on complex problem-solving items, as well as initiate resolutions at multiple levels within the organization.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage, prioritize and effectively meet deadlines for multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong teamwork skills and display professional demeanor encompassing company's vision and values and enthusiasm for in-person collaboration.
• Remain flexible in a fast-paced environment and possess a customer focused attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient PC skills, particularly in Excel, Access and Word. Skills in accounting and reinsurance software preferred.
• Experience with reinsurance treaties and accounting is preferred but not required.
• CPA preferred.

The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

• Chicago - $111,400.00 - $132,500.00
• New York - $120,000.00 - $145,000.00

Please Note

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.

Benefits And Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program- including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Core Values

At Clearbrook our Core Values are Integrity, Collaboration, Pursuit of Excellence and Forward Thinking. These values reflect who we are today and who we aspire to be - guiding how we work, how we lead and how we succeed.