Staff Accountant - GAAP/SSAP Expert & Financial Insight

Selective Insurance Company of America; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Retirement plan with company match

Discounted Employee Stock Purchase

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Job summary

Selective Insurance Company of America in Short Hills, NJ is seeking an Accountant to maintain general ledger balances in accordance with SSAP and GAAP. You will prepare monthly financial reports and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Note: Location is at our future headquarters in Short Hills; interim work at Branchville, NJ will be available during transition. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in accounting and 1–3 years of financial accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Familiarity with laws and regulations that apply to accounting and compliance.
• Experience with spreadsheet software packages.
• Familiarity with automated or manual accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes general ledger account balances and compiles financial information.
• Develops financial and managerial accounting information.
• Assists in preparation of accounting reports and reconciliations.
• Suggests new accounting procedures and recommends improvements.
• Determines expenses for services and distributes costs.
• Maintains and reconciles certain general ledger accounts
• Applies applicable accounting and reporting rules, and statutory regulations
• Records financial transactions in accordance with SSAP and GAAP
• Prepares financial reports for financial analysis regarding account status
• Participates in accounting projects.

Skills

Accounting principles

Regulations

Spreadsheet

Accounting systems

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Selective Insurance Company of America in Short Hills, NJ is seeking an Accountant to maintain general ledger balances in accordance with SSAP and GAAP. You will prepare monthly financial reports and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Note: Location is at our future headquarters in Short Hills; interim work at Branchville, NJ will be available during transition. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in accounting and 1–3 years of financial accounting experience.