Investment Accountant

Company Details

"Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence."

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.

Along the way, we’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 Company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion.

Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 60+ businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Investment Accountant is responsible for the accurate accounting, cash matching and reconciliation, and financial reporting of the Company's investment portfolio in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting requirements. The position supports the month-end and quarter-end close processes, performs daily cash matching and reconciliation between custodial records, investment accounting systems, and the general ledger, analyzes investment transactions and holdings, prepares financial reports and disclosures, investigates and resolves cash and accounting discrepancies, assists with internal and external audits, and contributes to process improvement efforts that promote strong internal controls, operational efficiency, and the timely resolution of reconciling items.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cash matching and reconciliation between custodial bank statements, investment accounting systems, and the general ledger.
• Prepare account reconciliations and assist in resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Assist with the analysis of investment activity and prepare supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement fluctuations.
• Research and escalate investment accounting discrepancies and unusual transactions to management.
• Work with the trade settlement team to investigate and resolve trade, principal, and interest settlement discrepancies.
• Prepare statutory investment schedules, including Schedules A, B, BA, D, DA, DB, and E.
• Assist in the preparation of investment-related U.S. GAAP and Statutory disclosures, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Monitor and research aged open receivable/payable items
• Prepare bank reconciliations and other investment-related account reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for the Company's investment portfolio.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by gathering supporting documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and other special projects as assigned.
• Other assignments as necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0 to 3 years of investment accounting, accounting, finance, or related experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of Pivot Tables, filters, lookups (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), and data analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP and insurance Statutory accounting concepts is a plus.
• Experience with PeopleSoft General Ledger is a plus.
• Experience with PAM for Investments (PAM for Securities) is a plus.

Additional Company Details

Salary Range - $75,000 to $90,000, dependent on experience, knowledge and location. Berkley is committed to offering comprehensive and competitive employee health benefits that help our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement. We support our employees in planning for their current and future security by offering Short & Long Term Disability, 401(k)/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment/Travel and Additional Life Insurance. We want our employees to live productive and fulfilling lives. We promote work-life balance and personal wellness by providing an Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick/Holidays) and encouraging employees to participate in our groups wellness program. We take risk management excellence and your professional growth and ongoing development seriously by offering industry-related education and exams along with industry-related tuition assistance.