Associate Accountant (Hybrid) bei Selective Insurance Company of America
Selective Insurance Company of America · Short Hills, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Short Hills
At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.
Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.
Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.
Position is responsible for assisting in maintaining general ledger account balances, in conformity with Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAP) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Assists in preparing accurate monthly financial reports. Reconciles and validates organization’s general ledger accounts. Reviews reports for inconsistencies and inaccuracies. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Note: (For NJ candidates) This role will be located at our future headquarters in Short Hills, N.J. Until the new headquarters is operational, the successful candidate will be offered the ability to work in our Branchville, N.J. location during this interim period.
Responsibilities:- Analyzes general ledger account balances.
- Completes routine accounting assignments.
- Reviews and analyzes financial statement accounts for accuracy, budget variance and unusual trends.
- Maintains fixed asset accounts.
- Ensures that comprehensive accounting records are maintained in an organized manner.
- Advises management of any unusual trends, budget variances, difficulties obtaining information or other pending issues.
- Continuously assesses internal systems and recommends changes that would allow greater efficiency in monthly processing.
- Maintains and reconciles general ledger account balances.
- Posts journal entries and prepares analysis schedules.
- Assists with month-end close processes.
Knowledge and Requirements
- Statutory or GAAP knowledge preferred
- Good communications skills
- Good analytical skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.
The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.
Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences – and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.
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