James River Insurance Company · 19 hours ago
Staff Accountant (Finance)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expJames River Insurance Company is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Inc., recognized as one of The Top Workplaces USA for the past five years. The Staff Accountant will assist in the preparation of financial statements and handle daily financial reporting to support management's economic decisions regarding the company's future.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
Assist in the preparation of and entering of monthly and quarterly journal entries
Assist in preparing financial reporting such as internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits
Assist in preparing and completing annual and quarterly NAIC statutory financial statements
Assist with cash application, A/R. A/P, suspense clearing, bank account reconciliations, etc
Abide by and enforce internal controls and accounting policy, including externally required controls for SOX; ensure audit readiness and compliance
Interact with and respond to state insurance departments and regulatory authorities if necessary
Assist in preparation of reinsurance reports and remittances, track outstanding receivables and any related reinsurance accounting
Assist in maintaining systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data and enhance the Company’s value
Assist with financial planning and analysis including budgets, forecasts, results analysis and capital planning
Respond to the Controller with accurate and timely work to facilitate the Company’s financial needs
Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile special reports as necessary
Conform with and abide by all internal and external regulations and policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Three years' experience in corporate and/or public accountancy or finance roles required
Working knowledge of GAAP, ledger, account reconciliation, audit/control procedures, cash, A/P, A/R, payroll, income tax, investment accounting, banking and/or accounting systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
High level of initiative and motivation
Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed
Proactive self-starter with a bias toward teamwork
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
Intermediate to Expert level proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred
Knowledge of Statutory Accounting, Reinsurance Accounting and other aspects of insurance operations a plus
Working towards CPA designation a plus
Hands-on accounting experience within the Property and Casualty Insurance industry desired, but not required
Company
James River Insurance Company
James River® is a specialty insurer operating on an Excess & Surplus Lines basis in all fifty states and D.C.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2002-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Frank D'Orazio
Chief Executive Officer
James Gunson
Senior Vice President, Chief Claims Officer
Recent News
2024-12-09
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