Senior Accountant II

We are looking for a Senior Accountant based in Chicago.  This will be a hybrid role. 

Your Team   

Our team is committed to invest in our people through training and professional development while supporting you along the way—all so you can meet your career goals. To us, the most important measure of our success is yours. 

Some of your specific responsibilities could include: 

• Document application of policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility 

• Archive records to satisfy audit and statutory requirements 

• Draft standards to improve quality as well as active contribution in improving and implementing global operation cycles, processes and workflows as well as the implementation of global policies and procedures  

• Ensure that all IFRS, GAAP and Statutory closing and reporting tasks (e.g. annual report, reporting to regulatory authorities, NAIC reporting, other internal/external reporting requirements) related to own area of responsibility are accurate and timely on a global basis 

• Complete assigned postings, Journal Entries and Account reconciliations on a periodic basis. Reconcile and settle intercompany transactions within the affiliated company group 

• Coordination, transfer and reconciliation of data from interfaces of front-end systems 

• Take care of monthly legal entity close submission activities, including posting of accruals, deferred acquisition expenses and other accounting transactions  

• Manage relationship with 3rd parties (auditors, biz units, tax authorities, public authorities, etc.)  

• Assist internal clients (e.g. other departments) with reports, research and other activities 

• Manage relationship with 3rd parties (auditors, business units, tax authorities, public authorities, etc.) 

• Identify problems and opportunities for improvements; propose creative solutions that improve qualitative and quantitative performance  

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

• 5-7 years experience in reinsurance, P&C insurance and / or asset management  

• 5-7 years experience in proven understanding of standard accounting (GAAP & IFRS) for insurance and reinsurance 

• 3-5 years experience in project and team work in an international and dynamic environment 

• Understanding insurance financial statements and their performance measurement including drivers 

• Comprehensive knowledge of local GAAP, IAS / IFRS, Regulatory, Tax and other relevant requirements (such as Allianz Accounting policies) writing reporting, compliance and declaration  

• Ability to handle complex