Accountant, General Insurance Controllership

About the role

The Accountant is integral in supporting AIG’s General Insurance Controllership team, with primary
responsibility for operational controlling as it relates to insurance claims disbursements, in close coordination with AIG’s global claims function to timely identify and resolve discrepancies in payments and related suspense activity, ensuring proper cash application and accurate financial reporting of activity.
 

Key Responsibilities:
• Driving the timely clearance of insurance claims disbursements through subledgers, ensuring cash
is applied properly against claims; leading the Identification, investigation and resolution of
exceptions
• Ensure accurate reporting for both US GAAP and Stat related to cash account lines
• Preparation of key general ledger account reconciliations, formulating and executing action plans
for substantiation/resolution of open items
• Support of quarterly balance sheet analytics on impacted accounts
• Provide surge capacity to the General Insurance Controllership during peak quarterly close periods
• Identify opportunities and contribute to strengthening the control environment and implementing
process improvements
• Support the audit process with external and internal auditors

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience, particularly in a controllership capacity at
a regulated entity, with a focus on treasury and cash management operations; insurance sector a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required

Strong project management and change management capabilities, with a clear desire to be a part
of developing solutions and driving matters to completion
• Strong attention to detail, where accuracy and precision are critical to success
• Systems-technical acumen, with a desire and aptitude to learn and master new financial accounting
and reporting systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to effectively work across teams
• Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere

For positions based in NYC and NJ, the base salary range is $85,000 - $115,000. In addition, the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. We’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits a summary of which can be viewed here: AIG Benefits Overview

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At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that cele