Assure data integrity performing reconciliations between Reinsurance systems, General Ledger, financial systems and bank accounts.
Participate in projects/initiatives.
Run ad-hoc reports as needed.
Requirements
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities with high attention to detail.
Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
Adaptable, solutions-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement focus.
Excellent problem-solving skills and can work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt to changes and implement them accordingly.
Ability to work as a team player while demonstrating leadership traits to steer our processing units/center.
Proficient with Microsoft Office; Excel skills required.
Education:
Bachelor's degree and 0-5 years of relevant insurance/reinsurance accounting experience.
Preferred/Nice to Have:
Degree in business, accounting or finance related fields is a plus.
Knowledge of reinsurance accounting principles, practices, and regulations; experience across ceded programs (e.g., QS, XOL, facultative), cash/settlements, and recoveries
Experience and knowledge with leading reinsurance administration platforms (e.g., SICS, Pro, XL Pro, Pro Cede Reinsurance Master or similar)
Additional Information
Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.
We are seeking a JR Reinsurance Accountant to support our Facultative Premium handling, processing reinsurance accounts, assisting in monitoring and recording of incoming cash as well as performing reporting and reconciliation activities. The role will also support the leading/overseeing the work performed by our processing unit/center for the clients/ accounts and/or processes assigned, provide guidance on reinsurance accounting matters as well as authorize and/or escalate financial transactions and/or payments as per authority matrix, escalate issues to management and/or senior management. Handle internal/external client relationships as per assignments and steer processing units/centers to assure achievement of operational and financial targets. Perform Reinsurance Accounting operational duties as needed/required.
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