Sr. Accountant

Company Details

Berkley Southwest offers commercial property and casualty products and services through independent agents in Arizona, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. We maintain a strong local presence in each of our markets, keeping underwriting and support close to the customer.

Now more than ever, financial strength is critical to a successful, long term insurance relationship. Berkley Southwest is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best.

This role will be based in our Irving, TX office. We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.

The company is an equal opportunity employer. #LI-AV1 #LI-HYBRID

Responsibilities

As a Senior Accountant, you will assist with several aspects of accounting, financial analysis and controllership for multiple business units within W. R. Berkley Corporation, including Berkley Southwest. You will perform an interesting mix of core responsibilities and partner with stakeholders across the organization to help aid in decision support across the functions i.e. underwriting, claims, etc. You'll work with a small but nimble high-performing team that has a good deal of visibility and access to the Senior Leadership Team. To be successful in the role, you'll need to have an ownership mindset as well as a knack for leveraging technology to enhance efficiencies.

What you can expect:

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent

• Internal mobility opportunities

• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams

• Opportunity to impact change

• Benefits - competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education

We'll count on you to:

• Prepare monthly journal entries and assist in the maintenance of the general ledger system, including asset management and accounts payable modules

• Assist with financial reporting and financial analysis, including time sensitive ad hoc information requests

• Assist with controllership, especially as it relates to the preparation of account reconciliations, KPIs, dashboards and scorecards

• Prepare operating plans, budgets and reforecasts with the business

Qualifications

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

• 3+ years of accounting and/or financial analysis experience

• 3+ years of financial systems experience preferred

• Advanced financial application and/or data management skills (i.e., Excel and SQL, etc.)

• Teamwork - effectively collaborating with stakeholders within and outside of our department

• Customer Service - communicating with and addressing the needs of our internal customers

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment in multiple computer systems simultaneously

What makes you stand out:

• Experience in the Property and Casualty insurance industry is highly desired

• Knowledge of the insurance industry

• Accountability - efficient with time and resources, meeting deadlines and minimizing errors

• Initiative - proactively seeking projects, asking questions and requesting help when needed

• Critical Thinking - identifying problems as they arise, proposing new solutions and asking "why"

• Learning Mindset and Professional Growth - developing business acumen, communication skills, and technical proficiencies

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or 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.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role Responsibilities As a Senior Accountant, you will assist with several aspects of accounting, financial analysis and controllership for multiple business units within W. R. Berkley Corporation, including Berkley Southwest. You will perform an interesting mix of core responsibilities and partner with stakeholders across the organization to help aid in decision support across the functions i.e. underwriting, claims, etc. You'll work with a small but nimble high-performing team that has a good deal of visibility and access to the Senior Leadership Team. To be successful in the role, you'll need to have an ownership mindset as well as a knack for leveraging technology to enhance efficiencies. What you can expect: - Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent

• Internal mobility opportunities

• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams

• Opportunity to impact change

• Benefits - competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education We'll count on you to:

• Prepare monthly journal entries and assist in the maintenance of the general ledger system, including asset management and accounts payable modules

• Assist with financial reporting and financial analysis, including time sensitive ad hoc information requests

• Assist with controllership, especially as it relates to the preparation of account reconciliations, KPIs, dashboards and scorecards

• Prepare operating plans, budgets and reforecasts with the business