Director of Technical Accounting

Embark on a rewarding career journey at Applied Underwriters, where employees have been at the heart of our success story for more than 30 years. Headquartered in Omaha, NE, our company thrives on innovation and empowers our employees to shape the future of global risk services. Join a team where your ideas are valued and your talents are nurtured with formal, paid training and mentorship. Experience a workplace culture that celebrates initiative, recognizes results, and provides outstanding benefits that allow you to focus on achieving your full potential.


As our Director of Technical Accounting, you'll be our expert on complex accounting questions. You will research, interpret, and apply the appropriate accounting standards affecting our property and casualty insurance operations and investment portfolio. Senior management will rely on you for guidance on GAAP, statutory accounting, NAIC guidance, investment accounting, reinsurance, and other complex P&C accounting matters.


Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of accounting experience with emphasis in compliance, policy, and research.
• Insurance accounting experience, either in industry or public accounting serving insurers.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting for insurance companies.
• Experience accounting for fixed income and other insurance investments.

Our Benefits Include:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• 401(k) plan with 100% immediate vesting and a 4% company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• On-site pharmacy, Promesa, provides convenient prescription delivery directly to you.
• Life, disability, critical illness and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter-related expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fitness reimbursement and various additional quality-of-life benefits.

Applied Underwriters is a global risk services firm helping business and people manage uncertainty through its business services, insurance, and reinsurance solutions. As a company, we truly operate differently within our business sector. Applied Underwriters has one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry - a success directly attributed to our employees and their high level of commitment, hard work, and ambition.

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