Berkley is hiring: Accounting Manager in New York
Berkley, New York, NY, United States
Company Details
Berkley Offshore Underwriting Managers (BOUM) is a member company of WR Berkley, who is comprised of individual operating units that serve a market defined by geography, products, services or types of customers.
BOUM is an insurance provider specializing in Energy Property, Liability and Marine Insurance. Our teams are comprised of highly experienced, specialized and respected market leaders who work closely with our clients and their representatives to ensure that we provide the highest quality and most appropriate product. Our strategy is to develop long term relationships with efficiency and professionalism. Berkley Offshore offices are located in London, England; New York City, New York, Houston, Texas; and Westbrook, Maine.
Responsibilities
The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all areas relating to accounting functions and financial reporting. This position will be responsible for daily, weekly and monthly accounting tasks and activities.
This position is located in our New York City office on a hybrid schedule.
Requisite tasks include activities such as:
- accumulating and preparing data for financial reporting
- maintaining general ledger and various other automated systems
- reporting of results on various account bases (e.g., GAAP, STAT and UK GAAP basis)
- complex problem solving as business expands and changes
The Accounting Manager will be involved in all accounting and reporting functions as well as any financial projects. The incumbent will be integral to the Finance Department and will be responsible for the accurate processing and preparation of the monthly/quarterly financial data.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance
- CPA a plus
- Experience with foreign currency a plus
- A minimum of 7 years Property Casualty insurance accounting experience
- Advanced knowledge/skill in a various accounting area, such as general accounting, reinsurance, Statutory and GAAP reporting, GL, AP and reconciliation
- Have an understanding of reinsurance contracts and accounting
- Ability to "roll the sleeves up" and deliver tasks as needed
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive, complete assignments and meet deadlines
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and staff
- Ability to effectively work in a fast-pace environment with competing demands on resources, time and priorities
- Must have advanced knowledge of Excel
- Experience with the following software applications a plus: Hyperion EssBase/SmartView, PeopleSoft GL & AP, Hyperion Reporting, Vena, Perceptive