Sr. Accountant

**Company Details** Berkley Southeast is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A\+(Superior) by A. M. Best Company. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claim, marketing and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. We take a broad approach to underwriting for ‘best in class’ businesses, primarily in: construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business service industries. The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. www.berkleysoutheast.com **Responsibilities** The **Sr. Accountant** will perform accounting tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of General Ledger transactions. Key functions include but are not limited to the following: * Prepare and post assigned monthly journal entries, including Cash activity, direct/assumed/ceded premiums/losses, expense accruals, inter\-company expenses, expense allocations, etc. * Prepare and distribute monthly budget variance report. * Prepare and reconcile reinsurance accounting entries and accounts for premiums and loss activity * Maintain fixed asset system and post monthly depreciation expense. * Perform monthly bank, intercompany, and other account reconciliations * Provide support for statistical reporting requests as required * Produce, analyze and distribute various monthly reports/recons, including storm report, LAE summary report, accrual report, investments allocations, etc. * Assist in processing and analysis of agent incentive contracts and agent profit sharing payments. * Assist in the annual budgeting process. * Assist in Sarbanes\-Oxley testing. * Administer unclaimed property system and provide required reporting to appropriate state agencies * Complete other duties as assigned by the Controller or CFO **Candidate must sit in a Berkley Southeast office in Lawrenceville, GA, Charlotte NC, Nashville, TN, Birmingham, AL or Meridian, MS.** **Qualifications** **Education Requirement** 4\-year college degree in accounting or business. Qualications * Min of 5 years accounting experience working in an insurance environment * Proficient with personal computers, including experience in Word, Excel and AP/GL systems. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Outstanding organizational skills, demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision. * The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. **Additional Company Details** We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full\-time regular employees which for this role include: * Base Salary Range: $65,000\-$120,000 * Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus. * Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit\-Sharing plans. 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 Details** Sponsorship not Offered for this Role