Staff Accountant: GAAP/SSAP Focus for Growth

Selective Insurance; Millburn (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Selective Insurance is seeking an accountant to maintain general ledger balances under SSAP and GAAP, and to prepare monthly financial reports and reconciliations. You will apply regulatory requirements and contribute to improvements in accounting procedures.

Located in New Jersey with interim work locations in Branchville during HQ relocation, you will analyze ledgers, prepare reports, and participate in accounting projects. A Bachelor’s in accounting and 1–3 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Familiarity with laws and regulations related 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 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 general ledger accounts.
• Applies accounting rules and statutory regulations.
• Records financial transactions per SSAP and GAAP.
• Prepares financial reports for analysis and account status.

Skills

Accounting principles

Regulatory compliance

Spreadsheet proficiency

Accounting systems

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

1-3 years financial accounting experience

Job description

Selective Insurance is seeking an accountant to maintain general ledger balances under SSAP and GAAP, and to prepare monthly financial reports and reconciliations. You will apply regulatory requirements and contribute to improvements in accounting procedures.

Located in New Jersey with interim work locations in Branchville during HQ relocation, you will analyze ledgers, prepare reports, and participate in accounting projects. A Bachelor’s in accounting and 1–3 years of experience are preferred.