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Robert Half Senior Accountant in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
The warmer Chicago months are pretty much here! Treat yourself this Spring season to a new job opportunity at a Fortune 500 company that was voted one of the best places to work in 2024.
The Impact You Will Have
Reporting to the Head of Technical Accounting & Reporting, you will be primarily responsible for the accounting transactions and reporting requirements for the Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) line of business.
Job Description:
Review transactional bookings on a regular (quarterly) basis to ensure accurate P& L impacts
Governance and quality assurance
Document application of policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility
Ensure all IFRS, GAAP and Statutory closing and reporting tasks (e.g. annual report, reporting to regulatory authorities, NAIC reporting, other internal/external reporting requirements) related to own area of responsibility are accurate and timely on a global basis
Complete assigned postings, journal entries and account reconciliations on a periodic basis. Reconcile intercompany transactions within the affiliated company group
Coordination, transfer and reconciliation of data from interfaces of front-end systems
Take care of monthly legal entity close submission activities, including posting of accruals, deferred acquisition expenses and other accounting transactions
Global P& L analysis and reviews
Assist internal clients (e.g. other departments) with reports, research and other activities
Manage relationship with 3rd parties (auditors, business units, tax authorities, public authorities, etc.)
Identify problems and opportunities for improvements; propose creative solutions that improve qualitative and quantitative performance
Requirements
Job Requirements:
4-7 years of professional experience in P& C insurance/reinsurance
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
CPA preferred, but not required
Proven understanding of standard accounting (GAAP, Statutory & IFRS) for insurance and reinsurance
Project and team work in an international and dynamic environment
Understanding insurance financial statements and their performance measurement including drivers
Comprehensive knowledge of Statutory accounting, IAS / IFRS, Regulatory, Tax and other relevant requirements compliance and declaration
Ability to handle complex processes (closing, reporting, finance operations) including understanding of data flows
Ability to manage projects (milestone and task planning, managing resources, controlling, monitoring, reporting, moderating) and to develop solutions while considering complex stakeholder structures and requirements
Strong analytical skills and ability to stay focused in a deadline driven environment with minimal supervision
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products (primarily Excel and PowerPoint)
Strong ability to understand, elaborate and convey information clearly and effectively to any audience/level of management (both verbally and in writing)
Reliability & conscientiousness, assertive, yet cooperative team player are softer skills needed in this role
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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