Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantThe Senior Accountant will assist with several aspects of accounting, financial analysis and controllership for multiple business units within W. R. Berkley Corporation. The Senior Accountant will perform an interesting mix of core responsibilities and assist with key initiatives. The Senior Accountant will have an ownership and continuous improvement mindset, with the opportunity to utilize technology to enhance efficiencies.Key functions:Prepare monthly journal entries and assist in the maintenance of the general ledger system, including asset management and accounts payable modulesAssist with financial reportingAssist with financial analysis, including time sensitive ad hoc information requestsAssist with controllership, especially as it relates to the preparation of account reconciliationsKey performance indicators, dashboards and scorecardsOperating plans, budgets and reforecastsCorporate initiativesBusiness unit initiativesContinuous improvement and enhanced efficienciesLeverage technologyIssue resolutionConsistently demonstrate W. R. Berkley Corporation's core competencies and innovation behaviorsThese responsibilities are to be carried out primarily in Berkley Southwest's Coppell, Texas office or Continental Western Group's Urbandale, Iowa office in order to facilitate in-person collaboration with colleagues and to provide immediate support when called upon.Education requirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business AdministrationMinimum 3 years of accounting and/or financial analysis experienceMinimum 3 year of financial systems experience preferredBasic knowledge of the Property and Casualty insurance industry preferredAdvanced financial application and/or data management skills (i.e., Excel and SQL, etc.)This position will be assessed based on the following elements of performance:Accountability - appropriate use of time and resources, meeting deadlines and minimizing errorsInitiative - proactively seeking projects, asking questions and requesting help when neededCritical thinking - identifying problems as they arise, proposing new solutions and asking "why"Customer service - communicating with and addressing the needs of our internal customersTeamwork - effectively collaborating with stakeholders within and outside of our departmentProfessional growth - developing business acumen, communication skills and technical proficienciesAbility to work in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment in multiple computer systems simultaneouslyAbility to consistently demonstrate W. R. Berkley Corporation's core competencies and innovation behaviorsMust be able to work in a hybrid 4-1 work environment. Presently, most employees work in the office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and work remotely on Friday. Days are not flexible, nor is full-time work from home an option at this time.Must meet work from home requirements to participate in this programThe Company is an equal employment opportunity employerAdditional Company DetailsWe do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.Sponsorship DetailsSponsorship not Offered for this Role