Corporate Finance - Accountant/Senior Accountant

Make a difference with a career in insurance

At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. To put this into action, we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person®.

If you’re ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges, and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow.

Build your future with us

Accounting seeks an accountant or senior accountant for our Corporate Finance department. This role is responsible for all financial and management reporting for fixed asset and lessee accounting for statutory, GAAP, and tax accounting. This position is based at our Headquarters in Fairfield, OH.

The pay range for the accountant position is $65,000 - $75,000 annually.

The pay range for our senior accountant position is $80,000 - $110,000 annually.

The pay determination is based on the applicant’s education, experience, location, knowledge, skills and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance.

Be ready to

• collaborate with various departments and executives on capital projects, fixed asset initiatives, and financial reporting activities
• provide detailed analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance and accounting treatment
• perform efficient and timely account reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close activities and reporting
• use accounting software platforms to record and reconcile fixed assets, finance leases and operating leases
• process lease payments, asset acquisitions, capital expenditures, depreciation activities and expense planning
• gather, analyze and report on a monthly basis using financial data, key performance metrics and accounting records
• test changes to multiple systems to ensure accurate accounting, financial controls and data integrity
• remain current on the department’s effects of statutory, GAAP and Tax reporting as you provide financial reporting to the various groups
• maintain, create, evaluate and enhance internal controls, SOX-related controls, business processes and compliance procedures
• various financial reporting for investments, the parent company and other external reporting including 10K and 10Q filings for team’s areas of responsibility
• serve as a backup to other accountant roles in key financial reporting, general ledger, reconciliation and month-end close areas

Be equipped with

• Microsoft® Office skills, with experience and proficiency in Excel
• the ability to identify the need for change and adapt to change
• desire to succeed
• ability to follow through on commitments and meet deadlines
• push to deliver exceptional service and results
• strong organizational skills, communication skills and the ability to analyze and comprehend complex reconciliations and financial reporting
• a positive, courteous attitude and the ability to work well with all levels of staff and cross functional department teams
• a professional, organized and detail-oriented mindset
• strong attention to detail, organization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently

Bring education and experience from

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required)
• knowledge of fixed asset and lease accounting (preferred)
• previous accounting experience working with a general ledger and other accounting systems (preferred)
• PeopleSoft experience (preferred)
• prior experience handling book entry accounting, general ledger account reconciliations and financial reporting (preferred)
• two or more years of accounting experience or equivalent related work experience (preferred)
• a CPA certification (preferred)

Enhance your talents

Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or you’re new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional – all while enjoying a meaningful career.

Enjoy benefits and amenities

Your commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated. To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities. Learn more about our benefits and amenities packages.

Embrace a diverse team

As a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race; creed; color; sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status; religion; national origin; age; disability; military service; veteran status; pregnancy; AIDS/HIV or genetic information; or any other basis prohibited by law. All job applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please review this information to learn more about those rights.