Job Details
Qualifications
- Accounting
- Analysis skills
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Underwriting
Job Description
Company Details:
Berkley Re is a specialty P&C reinsurer that provides solutions for insurers with a successful business model built upon specialization in the products they underwrite. Our experienced underwriting staff partners closely with clients to provide innovative reinsurance solutions that support profitable growth and financial stability over time. We are able to leverage deep institutional knowledge built up over 50 years of specialty underwriting and prudent capital management to expertly server out clients’ needs.
The company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities:
We have an opportunity for a Jr. Accountant to join our Berkley Re America team. You will support the function of the Reinsurance Accounting Unit by striving for and achieving consistent results for goals established by the Department Manager.
We are open to recent college grads (2 year or 4 year) who are technically savvy and open to learn about reinsurance accounting.
This position will be based in our Stamford, CT office. We offer a hybrid work schedule.
Key functions include but are not limited to:
Review, analyze and process premium and loss transactions
Apply cash and manage aged premium receivable and overdue accounts
Creation and application of disbursements in sub-ledger
Production of monthly billing statements
Communicate with Claims and Underwriting Departments to ensure accurate reporting of data
Coordinating assignment of incoming accounts/cash in workflow system (BPMi)
Use of workflow system to process receipts, disbursements and premium/loss transactions
Qualifications:
Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance
Recent college grads open to learn; or 1-2+ years in an accounting related role
Adept with technology, big data, accounting software and spreadsheet programs
Advanced Excel skills (Pivots tables, V-lookup, SUMIF, data relationships, etc.)
Ability to adapt to changing departmental needs
Must be a team player who demonstrates respect for others
Attention to detail with strong observation skills
Analytical skills to recognize inconsistencies and communicate issues effectively
Adept with technology, accounting software and spreadsheet programs
Familiar with document imaging and workflow systems
Additional Company Details: We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.