Staff Accountant, General Finance

**Description** *Position at Old Republic Risk Management* Staff Accountant, General Finance | Brookfield, WI We currently have six exciting opportunities available within our Accounting team: three **Staff Accountant – Accounting Operations** positions and three **Staff Accountant – General Finance** positions. The **Staff Accountant – General Finance** roles will focus primarily on financial reporting, helping ensure accurate financial results and compliance with reporting requirements. These positions will also require some travel to support business needs. The **Staff Accountant – Accounting Operations** roles will focus primarily on reinsurance and cession accounting, supporting the accurate and timely processing and recording of related transactions. We invite interested candidates to explore these opportunities and learn more about how they can contribute to our growing Accounting team! **We're hiring for 3 Staff Accountant, General Finance openings!** * Premium tax reporting experience is preferred but not required for 2 of the 3 openings Founded in 1923 and a member of the Fortune 500, Old Republic is a leading specialty insurer serving businesses and individuals across the United States and Canada through our property & casualty and title insurance companies. At Old Republic, our people and their expertise make a difference. Our specialized operating companies bring deep industry knowledge to the markets they serve, building strong relationships and delivering solutions that meet the needs of our business partners. Position Summary **Ready to take your accounting career to the next level?** Join Old Republic as a Staff Accountant, General Finance, and put your analytical skills to work on projects that help keep our business running smoothly. You'll play an important role in financial, regulatory, and operational reporting, working alongside accounting and finance leadership and partnering with colleagues across the organization. These opportunities offer a variety of accounting and reporting responsibilities, including account reconciliations, financial close activities, financial statements, management reporting, and regulatory filings. Depending on the position, you'll also have the opportunity to support premium tax reporting and contribute to the accuracy and timeliness of our reporting obligations. Travel will be required approximately once a month during the initial training period, with more frequent travel expected from January through March. Once fully trained, travel will generally be required quarterly to support ongoing collaboration and relationship-building across the organization. We're looking for someone who is organized, curious, detail-oriented, and ready to take ownership of their work while building strong working relationships with colleagues across different locations. You'll have opportunities to collaborate with team members both virtually and in person while contributing to the accuracy and efficiency of our accounting and reporting processes. Key Responsibilities * Keep reporting on track by ensuring financial deliverables are accurate, complete, and submitted on time while maintaining reliable accounting records and supporting documentation. * Take ownership of account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including journal entries and supporting schedules. * Help deliver accurate financial statements, management reports, and regulatory filings by preparing and reviewing information and meeting applicable reporting deadlines. * For two of the three openings: Assist with premium tax reporting requirements, including gathering, reconciling, and validating financial and operational data to support accurate and timely reporting. * Work with colleagues across accounting, finance, operations, and other teams to gather and validate information needed for financial, regulatory, and tax reporting. * Build strong working relationships through team meetings, training, and collaboration both virtually and in person. * Look for opportunities to strengthen reporting accuracy, improve accounting processes, and make day-to-day work more efficient. Perform other accounting and financial reporting duties as assigned. **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with at least 1 year of accounting experience required. Additional accounting experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. * Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with experience in account reconciliations and financial close processes. * Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to analyze financial and operational data, identify issues, and develop practical solutions. * Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines, work independently, and collaborate effectively with a team. * Willingness and ability to travel monthly during the training period, approximately once per quarter after training is completed, and more frequently from January through March to support business needs. **Preferred Experience** * Experience or knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). * Experience with insurance regulatory reporting and/or National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) requirements * Premium tax reporting experience is preferred but not required for 2 of the 3 openings **Competitive Compensation & Financial Benefits** **Starting salary: $57,525.00** Starting salary for this role is $57,525.00 for candidates who meet the qualifications for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and other relevant factors. * 401(k) Savings & Profit Sharing Plan, including company match contribution * Roth investment options * 529 Education Savings Plan * Employee Referral Bonus Program Health & Wellness * Health Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options * Life Insurance * Supplemental Life Insurance * Long Term Disability Insurance * Paid Leave of Absence Benefits * Accident & Critical Illness Insurance * Pet Insurance Work Life Balance * 37.5-hour standard work week * Generous paid time off * Paid holidays * Hybrid work arrangement may be available after training is completed, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote per week * Casual business attire * Volunteer opportunities * Company-sponsored events and outings *Old Republic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse workplace.*