Accountant

Responsibilities

• Perform various financial reporting and analysis activities
• Preparation of monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and inter-company transactions
• Analyze trends in forecast and variances to budget
• Effectively communicate financial outcomes and results of analysis performed
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and other projects, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of accounting experience required, public accounting background preferred
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and experience in preparation of periodic financial reporting packages
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, detail-orientated
• Strong excel and analytical skills 
• Insurance industry experience is not required

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation
• Employer paid continuing education courses and designations via access to Kaufman Institute
• Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision and dental
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Access to Kaufman Wellness Program
• Flexible and hybrid work options

About Our Company

The H.W. Kaufman Group is a global, forward-thinking specialty insurance organization that includes 15 companies with more than 2,000 professionals at 60 offices across the U.S., Canada and UK. With an ever-broadening group of companies in our portfolio, there is simply not a more unique professional experience in the specialty insurance business than joining one of the H.W. Kaufman Group organizations. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

 

In addition, Kaufman will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.