Senior Accountant (Investment)

Come grow with James River Insurance!

James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Inc. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.

At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of being recognized the past 5 years as one of The Top Workplaces USA.

James River Group Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in two specialty property and casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.

Staff Accountant - Senior Accountant Job Summary

Oversee accounting and Reporting for the Company's Investments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reconcile e-investment holdings and activity to supporting reports and custodial accounts.
• Accounting for the Company's private investment portfolio including equity method investments in renewable energy and limited partnerships.
• Monthly close process - preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, review of trial balance, financial statement preparation including analytics.
• Prepare quarter-end financial reporting packages and schedules.
• Assist with the Company's SEC filings and NAIC Statements.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and other special projects as needed.
• Adherence to Company internal controls and accounting policies.

• Provide client assistance as needed for internal and external audits.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of both GAAP and Statutory Accounting Standards

Experience and Education

Sr. Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• 2-3 years of relevant experience
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• Property and Casualty insurance experience a plus
• Experience with Clearwater Analytics, LLC a plus
• Investment accounting experience a plus

• SEC reporting experience a plus

Staff Accountant II

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related required
• CPA designation strongly preferred
• Five years' experience in corporate and/or public accountancy or finance roles required
• Two years of hands-on accounting experience within the Property and Casualty Insurance industry strongly preferred

Staff Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related required
• Three years' experience in corporate and/or public accountancy or finance roles required
• Working towards CPA designation a plus

• Hands-on accounting experience within the Property and Casualty Insurance industry desired, but not required

This position may be filled at different job levels depending on the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

Staff Accountant : The salary range for this position is $63,200 - $91,700 annually.

Staff Accountant II: The salary range for this position is $76,400 - $110,800 annually.

Senior Accountant : The salary range for this position is $87,900 - $131,800 annually.

This position is eligible to participate in James River's annual short-term incentive bonus program.

Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, job-related skills, education, professional certifications, internal equity, market considerations and other business-related factors.

#LI-JB1

#LI-Remote

Please note that this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future H-1B sponsorship.