Staff Accountant

Overview

We re seeking a detail‑oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team within a growing Property & Casualty insurance organization. This role is ideal for an early‑career accounting professional who wants to deepen their technical skills, gain exposure to statutory reporting, and support core accounting operations in a highly regulated industry.

• Perform day‑to‑day general ledger activities, including posting journal entries and preparing account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial results.
• Support the preparation of statutory and GAAP financial schedules, statements, and supporting documentation.
• Review financial data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
• Maintain assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, ensuring all activity is properly recorded and supported.
• Apply relevant accounting standards, including SSAP and GAAP, when recording financial transactions.
• Compile data for internal and external audits, responding to requests and preparing backup files.
• Contribute to departmental projects, such as process improvements, system enhancements, and workflow documentation.
• Assist with expense allocations, invoice coding, and cross‑functional financial requests as needed.

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of foundational accounting principles and basic financial reporting.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements, particularly those relevant to insurance (preferred but not required).
• Proficiency with spreadsheet tools (Excel or similar) and comfort working with financial software systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication abilities - both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks.

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or CPA eligibility strongly preferred
• 1-3 years of accounting experience; insurance industry experience is a plus but not mandatory.