Senior Reinsurance AccountantUPLAND CAPITAL GROUP INC • Dallas, TX, US

Senior Reinsurance Accountant

UPLAND CAPITAL GROUP INC • Dallas, TX, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

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 Cloud Support Engineer to join our amazing team.

Primary Function :

We are looking for a Senior Reinsurance Accountant to join a specialty insurance company built on experience. The Senior Reinsurance Accountant is responsible for executing accounting functions related to assumed and ceded reinsurance activities. 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 orally and written.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Enter and reconcile Facultative certificates into Reinsurance Pro software
Book monthly journal entries to record assumed and ceded reinsurance activity in the general ledger
Support audits
Identify and implement enhancements to reinsurance accounting workflows
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 :

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or equivalent

Minimum 3+ 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

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

Exceptional organizational skills

Disclosures :

Pay Estimate : $ 100,000 - $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 : 11 / 14 / 2025

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Senior Accountant • Dallas, TX, US