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Senior Reinsurance Accounting

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In-Office
Parkside, New York, NY, USA
Senior level
In-Office
Parkside, New York, NY, USA
Senior level
Prepare and maintain reinsurance accounting records, reconcile premiums, losses, commissions, and recoverables, support financial close, monitor aged balances, manage facultative billings, and assist with audits and SOX controls. Review contracts for proper accounting treatment, improve and automate processes, and mentor junior and offshore accounting staff.
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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.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain reinsurance accounting records for facultative and treaty business.

• Review and reconcile ceded premium, loss, LAE, commission, and recoverable balances.• Analyze aged balances and resolve reconciling items.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

• Monitor recoverables and aging reports.

• Prepare and submit facultative billings and collection follow-up.

• Perform account reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation.

• Support audits, compliance, SOX, and internal controls.

• Review reinsurance contracts and ensure proper accounting treatment.

• Lead process improvements and automation initiatives.

• Train and mentor junior accountants and offshore resources.


Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

CPA or insurance designation preferred.


Success Measures

Timely financial close, reduction of aged recoverables, accurate billing and collections, strong audit

compliance, and continuous process improvement.


Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

CPA or insurance designation preferred.


Experience: 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in insurance or reinsurance accounting.


Skills: Advanced Excel skills, strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, communication skills, and experience with financial reporting and reconciliations.


A salary for this position would be within a range up to $120,000.00


Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.

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