Staff Accountant

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Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive base salary

Non-contributory 401k

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Canopius is seeking an entry‑level Finance Associate in Chicago to support monthly close activities for both US and NY operations. You will help ensure timely, accurate financial records and assist with statutory reporting and group ledger submissions.

The role offers growth opportunities as you develop experience and efficiencies. Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, intercompany settlements, and entry preparation within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

Entry level role supporting monthly close processes and accuracy of financial records.
Experience with reconciliations and intercompany transactions is a plus.
Familiarity with statutory reporting requirements is desirable.

Responsibilities

Reconciling bank accounts on a monthly basis.
Maintaining intercompany payables/receivables reconciliations.
Assisting preparation of annual and quarterly statutory financial statements.
Preparing entries and wire requests for monthly settlements.
Submitting ledger summaries for UK parent group.

Skills

Financial close

Intercompany accounting

Bank reconciliations

Data management

Documentation & records

Regulatory compliance

General ledger

Process standardisation

Automation

Accounting principles

Job description

As part of the Finance team in Chicago this role will be supporting both the Chicago operations and the NY Operations. This is an entry level position that performs a critical function with room to grow as experience and efficiencies are developed. The role will be responsible for supporting monthly financial close processes, including account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and settlement activities, while assisting with statutory reporting and group ledger submissions. This includes accuracy and timeliness of financial records in compliance with internal and external requirements.

Responsibilities

Reconciling various bank accounts each month
Maintaining entries and reconciliations for intercompany payables/receivables each month
Assisting preparation of various annual and quarterly statutory financial statements
Preparation of entries and wire requests for various monthly settlements
Various UK parent group provided entries and ledger summary submissions

Skills and Qualifications

Business Process Improvement (Proficiency Level 1)
Change Management (Proficiency Level 1)
Control Assurance (Proficiency Level 1)
Data Management (Proficiency Level 1)
Documentation & Records Management (Proficiency Level 1)
Insurance Industry Expertise (Proficiency Level 2)
Regulatory Compliance (Proficiency Level 1)
General Ledger Accounting & Reconciliation (Proficiency Level 2)
Process Standardisation & Automation (Proficiency Level 1)
Tax & Accounting Principles and Standards (Proficiency Level 1)

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000

About Us

Our benefits

We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non-contributory 401k, discretionary bonus, insurances including medical, dental and vision cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.

About Canopius

Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda.

At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results. Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected.

We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.

We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.

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