Staff Accountant

Core specialty; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness program

Job summary

Core Specialty is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our general accounting team in a hybrid role. You will assist with close processes, account reconciliations, and accruals, and support cost center allocations across divisions and legal entities.

You will also collaborate with FP&A on BvA analyses and assist with DAC/NDAC calculations and regulatory reporting. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, strong US GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and US work authorization.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and close processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for the general accounting team.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in maintaining effective control environment and compliance.
• Collaborate with FP&A on BvA analysis for cost centers and spend categories.
• Prepare DAC and NDAC calculations with input from division presidents.
• Record monthly/quarterly expense accruals with cost center owners/division presidents.
• Assist with preparation of state/regulatory filings and audit requests.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.
• May undertake additional duties as required by the company.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Job description

The Staff Accountant will be a critical member of our general accounting team. They will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance of general accounting accruals and capitalized assets, as well as assisting with cost center, divisional, and legal entity allocations.Position is open to a hybrid work environment.Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for the general accounting teamPrepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliation for balance sheet accountsAssist in ensuring we have an effective control environmentWork with FP&A on monthly basis for BvA analysis for all cost centers and all spend categoriesPrepare DAC calculation, including working with the various division presidents on a periodic basis to update the assumptions that go into the DAC and calculationPrepare NDAC calculation, including working with the various division presidents on a basis to update the assumptions that go into the NDAC and calculationWork with the cost center owners and division presidents to identify and record monthly and quarterly expense accrualsAssist with preparation of reports and statements for various state and regulatory filingsAssis with internal and external audit requestsIn addition to key responsibilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the company may reasonably requireTechnical Knowledge and Understanding:Demonstrates strong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to collaborate and work as part of a teamMust have good working knowledge of US GAAP accountingAdvanced Excel skills, including pivot tablesExperience:Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting requiredInsurance experience is a plusApplicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position.#LI-Hybrid-At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program