We are looking for a Senior Reinsurance Accountant to join a specialty insurance company built on experience.  This position will be responsible for a variety of complex reinsurance accounting practices to include preparation of journal entries, reconciliation, research and month-end close.  As a Senior Reinsurance Reporting Accountant, the expectation is that the job will be performed with a high level of independence regarding day-to-day activities.  This position will also assist in the handling of multiple tasks simultaneously, adhering to timelines and communicating clearly and effectively both oral and written.

UplandCapital Group, Inc. is an AM Best rated “A-” VIII specialty property/casualtyinsurer headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Through its wholly owned insurancecarrier, Upland Specialty Insurance Company, the company markets, underwritesand services specialty insurance products in select markets to include excesstransportation, construction casualty, excess casualty, primary generalliability, excess public entity, professional liability errors and omissions aswell as excess cyber liability.  

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Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Enter and reconcile Facultative certificates into Reinsurance Pro software
• Assist with all reinsurance interfaces as well as inputs for upstream and downstream interfaces into and out of          Reinsurance Pro software
• Book monthly journal entries to record reinsurance activity in the general ledger
• Assist with contract and attachment group setup at treaty renewal or new treaty inception
• Interact and collaborate with other departments on a regular basis

Other Essential Duties include but not limited:

• Preparation of the reinsurance to GL reconciliations
• Preparation of monthly bordereaux reports and cash calls
• Preparation of quarterly and annual statutory statements including footnotes and supporting documents for               reinsurance related activity
• Monitor letters of credit and trust accounts to assure appropriate coverage is in place
• Assist and provide documents related to financial audits and regulatory exams
• Maintain procedures for assigned tasks and update periodically as controls are implemented
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Takes initiative, self-directed, and able to work independently.
• Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to high priority assignments.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient at prioritizing and managing multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Solid time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Exceptional organizational skills.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or equivalent
• Minimum 2+ years of reinsurance accounting experience – preferably with a property and casualty insurance              company
• Knowledge of various forms of reinsurance, contracts, and complex calculations
• Proficiency in Sapiens Reinsurance Pro software or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of a major general ledger system