Staff Accountant: GAAP/SSAP Focus with Growth & Benefits

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

Job summary

Selective Insurance is seeking an accounting professional to maintain general ledger balances in accordance with SSAP and GAAP, preparing monthly financial reports and summaries. The role supports compliance with laws and internal policies, with location options at our Short Hills HQ or Branchville during interim.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required. The role offers a comprehensive rewards package and base salary within the posted range, reflecting geographic

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

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Accounting systems

Job description

Selective Insurance is seeking an accounting professional to maintain general ledger balances in accordance with SSAP and GAAP, preparing monthly financial reports and summaries. The role supports compliance with laws and internal policies, with location options at our Short Hills HQ or Branchville during interim.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required. The role offers a comprehensive rewards package and base salary within the posted range, reflecting geographic