Staff Accountant - Short Hills, NJ (Hybrid) jobs in United States
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Selective Insurance · 14 hours ago

Staff Accountant - Short Hills, NJ (Hybrid)

Selective Insurance is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a strong history of financial performance. The Staff Accountant role involves coordinating financial reporting, maintaining general ledger accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

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Responsibilities

Participates in accounting projects
Keeps current on available technology, and how technology can enhance our environment
Documents impact of projects on the company’s control environment
With the implementation of projects, will assist in updating and deploying of accounting reports and reconciliations
Suggests new accounting procedures and recommends improvements
Applies applicable accounting and reporting rules, and statutory regulations
Contemplates and recommends financial transactions in accordance with SSAP and GAAP as they relate to projects being worked on

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial accounting experienceSpreadsheet softwareAccounting systemsLawsRegulationsAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProject management

Required

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
Bachelor's degree in accounting
1-3 years of financial accounting experience

Benefits

Comprehensive health care plans
Retirement savings plan with company match
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
20 days of paid time off

Company

Selective Insurance

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At Selective, we maintain a commitment to provide unique insurance solutions that help keep the families and businesses of our communities protected.

H1B Sponsorship

Selective Insurance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (45)
2024 (32)
2023 (43)
2022 (30)
2021 (29)
2020 (25)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$400M
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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John Marchioni
President and CEO
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Patrick S. Brennan
Chief Financial Officer
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