Staff Accountant - GAAP/SSAP Expert, Growth Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care plans

Retirement savings plan with company 3

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Paid time off plans

Job summary

Selective Insurance is seeking an Accountant in Short Hills, NJ, to maintain general ledger balances under SSAP and GAAP, prepare monthly financial reports, and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. The role may be located at our future headquarters in Short Hills, NJ, with interim work in Branchville, NJ.

You will analyze ledger balances, prepare reports, and support accounting projects while collaborating with the finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 1-3 years of financial accounting experience.
• Knowledge of SSAP and GAAP preferable.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet software and accounting systems.

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 improves processes.
• Determines expenses for services and distributes costs.
• Maintains and reconciles certain general ledger accounts.
• Records financial transactions per SSAP and GAAP.
• Prepares financial reports for analysis and account status.
• Participates in accounting projects.

Skills

Accounting principles

GAAP/SSAP knowledge

Spreadsheet skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

Selective Insurance is seeking an Accountant in Short Hills, NJ, to maintain general ledger balances under SSAP and GAAP, prepare monthly financial reports, and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. The role may be located at our future headquarters in Short Hills, NJ, with interim work in Branchville, NJ.

You will analyze ledger balances, prepare reports, and support accounting projects while collaborating with the finance team.