Senior Accountant - GICV

As the official insurance and risk management company for the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church, Adventist Risk Management®, Inc. (ARM) is devoted to finding Adventist professionals who are committed to the success of our clients and our organization.

Joining ARM allows you to be part of a team of professionals committed to extraordinary customer service, a culture of diversity and inclusion, while working in a Seventh-day Adventist Christian environment. You are encouraged to visit our website www.adventistrisk.org to learn more about ARM. We don’t view what we do as just a business; our ministry is to protect the ministries of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and timely accounting of Gencon Insurance Company of Vermont (GICV) and provides accounting oversight for Gencon Insurance Company International (GICI). The role owns assigned close activities, insurance accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement support; reviews Staff Accountant work; and works closely with the Accounting Manager, VP | CFO, and key business partners. The position requires strong technical accounting judgment and an understanding of insurance-related financial statement activity. Hybrid opportunities are available for this position from Silver Spring, MD.

AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Performs responsibilities with limited supervision within established ARM policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. The position is accountable for timely and accurate accounting work; effective review of Staff Accountant work within the GICV/GICI portfolio; resolution of reconciliation and close issues; and escalation of significant accounting judgments or control concerns to the Accounting Manager. This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Own assigned monthly and year-end close activities for GICV.
• Maintain the accuracy and completeness of GICV general ledger records.
• Provide accounting oversight for the GICI close process and significant accounting activities.
• Prepare and/or review accounting for premiums, reinsurance, claims, reserves, unearned premiums, acquisition costs, intercompany activity, and other insurance balances.
• Review Staff Accountant journal entries and supporting schedules for GICV and GICI.
• Support GICV/GICI regulatory reporting and required filings.
• Provide primary accounting support for GICV and GICI financial statement audits.
• Partner with the Financial Analyst and other departments to explain significant accounting movements and support budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.
• Maintain accounting procedures, strengthen controls, improve workflows, and complete other projects assigned by the Accounting Manager.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field required. Five or more years of progressive accounting experience is preferred. Insurance accounting experience and a CPA or equivalent professional accounting credential are preferred but not required. Candidates without prior insurance experience will be expected to complete introductory insurance education through The Institutes during their first year of employment. The Associate in Captive Insurance (ACI) designation through ICCIE is expected within three years of employment. Continuing professional education is supported and encouraged.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of international and Gibraltar accounting/reporting standards preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and insurance accounting concepts, including premium, reinsurance, claims, reserves, and unearned premium.
• Ability to critically review accounting work, identify unusual items and control issues, and resolve reconciliation differences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Staff Accountants and provide clear technical guidance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP, reporting, and data systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet close, audit, and regulatory deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of denominational organizational structure and culture is preferred.

Adventist Risk Management, Inc (ARM) is a 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit corporation based in Maryland. ARM is an equal opportunity employer.