Upland Capital Group, Inc. is an AM Best rated “A-” VIII specialty property/casualty insurer headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Through its wholly owned insurance carrier, Upland Specialty Insurance Company, the company markets, underwrites and services specialty insurance products in select markets to include excess transportation, construction casualty, excess casualty, primary general liability, excess public entity, professional liability errors and omissions as well as excess cyber liability.  

We focus on “old school” underwriting as a craft, add “new school” analytics and technology, and encourage a gritty, growth mindset among people called “we entrepreneurs.”

As an Excess and Surplus (E&S) carrier, we face unique and interesting problems every day. We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance department.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a specialty insurance company built on experience.  This position will be responsible for a variety of complex accounting practices to include reinsurance accounting, statutory and GAAP accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, research, special projects and month-end close.  As a Senior 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in month-end close process and preparation of various Company financial reports

• Work in the Company’s reinsurance software to enter Facultative certificates as well as other treaties

• Work with internal/external auditors and insurance examiners to provide deliverables related to Financial Accounting

• Assist on various projects to help implement new software as well as new lines of business

• Work on documenting the department’s SOX controls and assuring compliance with those controls

• This position will interact and collaborate with other departments on a regular basis

Experience, Education, Special Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is preferred but not required 

• Minimum 6+ years of statutory accounting experience – preferably with a property and casualty insurance company

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.  Including the ability to use advanced formulas, create pivot tables, and generate charts and graphs

• Working knowledge of a major general ledger system

• 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

• Adaptive to a changing environment and job duties

Disclosures:

Pay Estimate: $90,000 - $110,000/year

Other compensation: annual incentive program

Benefits: health insurance including FSA and HSA options and free access to Teladoc, vision, dental, disability and life insurance, parental leave, responsible time off (unlimited vacation days without an accrual system), paid sick time as required by law, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program.

Anticipated close date: April 28, 2025