Senior Accounting Manager- Investments (Hybrid)

Company: Selective Insurance
Location: Branchville
Posted on: October 14, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionAt Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.
Our Business
Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years.Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.
Working at Selective
At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely - we employ uniqueness. Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.
Job Summary
This position manages general accounting and/or financial reporting functions. Oversees general ledger accounts and ensures accuracy of financial statements. Ensures accuracy in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) and the company's policies and procedures and internal controls. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibilities

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• Ensure appropriate delegation of work and manage the accounting staff.
  
• Manage daily accounting and reporting activities for investment accounting.
  
• Implement accounting policies and procedures.
  
• Manage account reconciliations.
  
• Prepare financial analyses and financial reports and statistics for management.
  
• Review financial statements.
  
• Ensure financial accountability and minimize financial risk for the organization.
  
• Ensure company compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), and governmental regulations. Assist as needed on SOX 404 documentation and controls.
  
• Streamline accounting operations. Implement and maintain procedures to improve workflow efficiencies
  
  Job Qualifications
  
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  • CPA Required
    
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    Bachelor's degree, in accounting preferred
    
    
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    Eight to ten years of accounting experience
    
    
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    Experience supervising/managing others
    
    
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    Strong knowledge of GAAP and SAP, general ledger accounting software packages, and external reporting requirements.
    
    
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    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    
    
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    Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, strong organizational skills.
    
    
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    Strong leadership skills.
    
    
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    Proficiency in MS suite including Excel and Word
    
    
    Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process
    The expected starting salary range for this role is$131,000 - $188,000. The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.
    Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.
    Selective maintains a drug-free workplace.
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