Accountant

Title:

Accountant

Company:

Everest Global Services, Inc.

Job Category:

Finance

Job Description:

About Everest:

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

About the Role:

You'll be joining the Finance Operations Group at Everest Insurance, part of the Everest Re Group, Ltd., as an Accountant based in our Warren, NJ office. This is your opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in a global insurance organization, reporting to the Manager, Insurance Accounting.

Role & Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

As an Accountant, you'll take ownership of a range of responsibilities, including:

• Preparing daily loss funding transactions and AP vouchers and resolving any funding or banking issues that arise.

• Processing journal entries to support monthly and quarterly closing activities.

• Organizing and executing quarterly accruals, reclassifications, and adjustment entries.

• Performing and reviewing monthly reconciliations and variance analyses for claim funding accounts.

• Reconciling balance sheet accounts-including suspense accounts-according to corporate timelines and Everest policies.

• Ensuring TPA documentation and insurance certificates are current and accurate.

• Developing a working knowledge of various claims and policy management systems.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with TPA contacts to exchange information and resolve issues.

• Collaborating with both internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with controls and procedures.

• Tackling ad hoc requests and special projects as needed.

• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and partnering with Finance, IT, and Operations to implement changes.

Qualifications:

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in an accounting or finance position.

• Strong reconciliation experience (this is essential).

• Insurance accounting knowledge (preferred but not required).

You're someone who:

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally.

• Is highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with complex data sets.

• Works well independently but also knows how to collaborate within a team.

• Solves problems with confidence and precision.

• Pays close attention to detail and stays organized.

• Manages your time wisely and can prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.

The base salary range for this position is $57,000 - $115,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What if I don't meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Warren, NJ

Additional Locations:

Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.

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