Accountant

Job Summary Senior Insurance Accountant reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager. Based in Atlanta, this permanent role focuses on insurance and general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and special projects for newly acquired legal entities. Key Responsibilities Preparation and posting of journal entries related to premium, claims, reinsurance, investments, expense accruals, and intercompany transactions. Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Reinsurance accounting: review of cession statements, settlement calculations, reconciliations, and coordination with reinsurers. Investment accounting: record investment activity, reconcile investment accounts, support related reporting and disclosures. Preparation and review of balance sheet account reconciliations and investigation of reconciling items. Assist with the preparation of Annual and Quarterly Statutory Statements and related schedules and footnotes. Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responses to PBC requests. Record and reconcile IBNR and other actuarial reserve‑related entries. Process accounts payable payments and prepare expense accruals to ensure accurate period reporting. Support adhoc projects including process improvements, system enhancements, acquisitions, and integration initiatives. Requirements Strong accounting knowledge of IFRS/GAAP; insurance industry experience highly desired. Strong analytical, quantitative and communication skills. Advanced Excel skills. Detail oriented and organized. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a deadline‑driven environment. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Computer skills: Microsoft Excel, Oracle. Education & Experience BS Degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA, CMA or MBA preferred. 3–5 years in accounting, financial reporting or equivalent business experience. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary $80–95k, with bonus based on personal & company performance. 401(k) with competitive company matching. Comprehensive health, vision & dental insurance; FSA plans (medical, limited purpose & dependent care). Company paid group term life, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage. 24 paid time off days, 2 Hiscox Days, 10 paid holidays, and ability to purchase 5 PTO days. Paid parental leave. 4‑week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service. Financial adoption assistance & medical travel reimbursement programs. Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fitness fees. Company paid subscription to Headspace. Hybrid work arrangement: 2 days per week in the office. Company Values Courage: Dare to take a risk. Ownership: Passionate, commercial and accountable. Integrity: Do the right thing, however hard. Connected: Together, build something better. Human: Clear, fair and inclusive. About Hiscox As an international specialist insurer, we focus on our key areas of expertise and strength. We encourage challenging convention and look for better ways of doing things. We insure the unique and the interesting, and we search for talented people who can think creatively and challenge the status quo. #J-18808-Ljbffr