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 Reinsurance Accountant to join our specialty insurance company.

Primary Function:

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.

Duties and 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

Experience, Education, Special Skills 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
• 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

Disclosures:

Pay Estimate: $85,000 - $125,000/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: July 15, 2025