2024-7190_Insurance Accountant

Arch Global Services offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Additionally, Arch is committed to helping its associates create what’s next by providing access to a variety of programs supporting your professional development and a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration and professional growth. We seek talent that thinks innovatively, values collaboration and will go the extra mile to serve our customers and develop our company. We also have a little fun along the way, check out our Holiday Party.

The finance analyst is responsible for collection, organization, interpretation, analysis, recording, documentation and dissemination of financial information. The candidate will process and reconcile finance related transactions with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, customer service and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will provide support during night shift corresponding to Bermuda working hours and be part of the Finance team.

Job Responsibilities

The finance analyst will be responsible on the following business activities:

Underwriting

• Reviews and validates the insurance policy for its accuracy and correctness in the underwriting system
• Ability to settle any issues and recommend solutions
• To work closely with the underwriting team in the completion of monthly closes

Claims

• Will assist in the review of claims and validate supporting documents
• Will perform monthly/quarterly analysis
• To work closely with the underwriting team in the completion of monthly closes

Cash management

• Accurate and timely turnaround on all payables (return premiums, claims, refunds)
• Recording of daily cash transactions and pairing in the underwriting system
• To identify tax and forex components of remittance

BDX reporting

• Prepares and draft bordereaux reporting for review

Financial Reporting

• Prepares and draft bordereaux reporting for review
• Assist with journal entries
• Assist in the preparation of Insurance Premium Tax filling
• Implement GAAP standards and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit requirements
• Provide customer service to internal and external customers
• Assist with various projects that entail analysis and reconciliation
• Assist in the quarterly management reports (preparation, review and analysis of reports)
• Meet various deliverables for monthly and quarterly financial close

Collaborate with both onshore and offshore teams to meet departmental goals

Required Skills/Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills                             
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy                            
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with reporting packages and financial systems  
• Insurance experience is desired but not a mandatory requirement
• Basic understanding of project management concepts and understanding of insurance terminology preferred
• Strong financial and analytical skills

Great Plains general ledger knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance (or equivalent discipline)
• Obtained or in the pursuit of a recognized accounting/auditing qualification (CPA)