Staff Accountant

Empowered Staffing is partnered with a rapidly expanding national risk management & insurance services firm specializing in captive insurance and reinsurance solutions. Due to continued growth, the company is seeking a Staff Accountant with insurance accounting experience to support daily accounting operations, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and process improvement initiatives.Key Responsibilities• Perform day-to-day accounting activities for insurance, reinsurance, and captive insurance entities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Review financial accounts and transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies, reporting issues, and unusual activity.

• Analyze variances between actual and planned financial results and provide clear, detailed explanations to senior management.

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure financial information is complete, accurate, and delivered on time.

• Prepare and maintain accurate regulatory filings and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable state, federal, and industry requirements.

• Provide accounting guidance to senior management and designated representatives by explaining company policies, accounting procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Support the development, documentation, and implementation of accounting procedures and internal controls that comply with applicable regulatory and financial reporting standards.

• Assist with the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's general ledger and financial reporting systems.

• Collaborate with internal departments, business partners, auditors, insurance professionals, and state and federal regulatory agencies.

• Stay informed of changes in accounting standards, insurance regulations, and industry trends that may affect the organization or its clients.

• Research industry best practices and recommend improvements to accounting processes, procedures, controls, and reporting methods.

• Assist senior team members with the development and implementation of new accounting applications, reporting tools, analytical models, and system enhancements.

• Support special accounting, compliance, audit, and process-improvement projects as needed.Required Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• At least 2 years of accounting experience within the insurance, reinsurance, or captive insurance industry.

• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.

• Experience researching and resolving financial discrepancies and explaining account variances.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting and regulatory deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with senior leadership, business partners, auditors, and regulatory agencies.Preferred Qualifications• CPA, CMA, CFA, CIA, or another applicable accounting or insurance industry designation.

• Experience implementing, converting, or enhancing a general ledger or accounting system.

• Knowledge of statutory accounting principles, insurance reporting requirements, and regulatory filings.

• Experience working with captive insurance companies, reinsurance arrangements, or insurance program accounting.

• Experience supporting audits, regulatory examinations, or financial system implementations.