Accountant, Statutory Reporting - Morristown, NJ
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include only sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate like company overview? Actually the overview is part of posting; we need to preserve all substantive information. The overview about Crum & Forster is substantive; we can include it maybe under an "About the company" heading? But the allowed headings list includes only certain ones: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. The instruction: "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., implying these are examples, not exclusive? It says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Likely we should use those headings where appropriate. The company overview could go under "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is typical for role description. The company overview could be placed maybe as a
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Likely we should use those headings where appropriate. The company overview could go under "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is typical for role description. The company overview could be placed maybe as a
before sections. The instruction: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a short paragraph with company overview before sections. We need sections: Responsibilities (What You Will Do), Requirements/Qualifications (What You Will Bring To C&F), Benefits (What C&F Will Bring To You), Pay (salary range). Also maybe Skills? Could be included under Requirements. But we can have separate Skills if content. The posting includes "Basic understanding of GAAP..." etc. That's qualifications. We'll put under Requirements. We need to preserve all substantive info: include details like preparing Schedule F reinsurance reporting, reconciling reinsurance balances, quarterly journal entries, support statutory financial statements, GL and premium/reinsurance reconciliations, analyze fluctuations, assist audited financial statements, support compliance, identify workflow improvements, ad hoc projects. Also mention "Support special projects and other accounting-related assignments as needed." Qualifications: Basic understanding of GAAP and/or IFRS; knowledge of reinsurance and Statutory Accounting Principles preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills... Strong attention to detail... Ability to manage multiple priorities... Effective verbal and written communication skills... Strong collaboration... Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree or CPA preferred. 1–2 years of accounting or financial reporting experience preferred. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Ability to quickly learn and apply new software tools and systems. Benefits: Competitive compensation package; Generous 401K employer match; Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching; Generous Paid Time Off; Excellent benefits beyond health, dental & vision; programs focused on whole family’s wellness; tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training; dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment; spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, employee-driven corporate giving program; Belonging at C&F (inclusivity). Also mention accommodations. Pay: Salary range $56,200 to $82,400 annualized base pay. Also mention discretionary equity/stock based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs. Schedule: Not mentioned. So we should not create Schedule section. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, equal-opportunity, scam-warning, etc. Remove duplicated lines. Also remove "If you require special accommodations, please let us know." appears twice; we can keep once maybe but it's part of inclusivity; but it's boilerplate? It's about accommodations; might be considered EEO? It's not exactly EEO but still maybe we can keep as part of Benefits? It's about inclusivity. The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." The accommodation statement could be considered EEO? It's about accommodations for disability; might be considered EEO. Safer to remove it. However the belonging section includes inclusivity; we can keep that but remove the specific accommodation request lines. Also remove "For California Residents Only: ..." and the link. That's legal/privacy boilerplate; remove. Also remove "Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws. Salary ranges are available for all positions..." That's about pay equity; maybe keep as part of Pay? It's somewhat legal but also about pay. Might be considered boilerplate but it's about pay ranges. The instruction says remove legal/EEO boilerplate. This is about pay equity; could be considered legal. Safer to remove that paragraph, but we need to preserve the salary range info. The salary range is in the next sentence: "The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $56,200.00 to a maximum of $82,400.00." That we need to keep. Also the sentence about discretionary equity etc. We'll keep that. Thus we will produce:
Crum & Forster (C&F) provides market leading property & casualty, accident & health, specialty and standard commercial lines insurance solutions. A true underwriting company, we have a 200-year history of helping our customers manage risk with laser-focused expertise, integrity and discipline. Our people are empowered to make decisions and problem-solve with you smartly and swiftly. Our annual gross written premium is 6.2 billion. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A+" (Superior) by AM Best. Our most valuable asset is our people. We have 3000 employees, and locations throughout the United States and India. With our employee-first focus, the Company is consistently recognized as a great place to work, earning multiple workplace and wellness awards, including the Great Place to Work® Award, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents, Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials, and many others. C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings. For more information about C&F, please visit our website: www.cfins.com
Then sections:About the role
maybe we can put a brief description: The Statutory/Reinsurance Accountant supports quarterly and annual statutory reporting, reinsurance accounting, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and related compliance activities. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal business partners, auditors, and regulatory stakeholders. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy. But the instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities...). So we can have About the role as a heading, then a paragraph summarizing the role.
Then Responsibilities: Responsibilities
with - items from What You Will Do.
Then Requirements:
Requirements
with - items from What You Will Bring To C&F.
Then Benefits:
Benefits
with - items from What C&F Will Bring To You.
Then Pay:
Pay
with containing salary range and discretionary equity statement.
We should not include Schedule.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Good.
We need to preserve all substantive information: ensure we didn't lose any details.
Let's extract details precisely.
Company overview paragraph: we have that.
About the role: The Statutory/Reinsurance Accountant supports quarterly and annual statutory reporting, reinsurance accounting, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and related compliance activities. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal business partners, auditors, and regulatory stakeholders. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
Responsibilities list:
- Prepare and maintain Schedule F reinsurance reporting for all writing companies.
- Report and reconcile reinsurance balances with affiliated companies.
- Prepare quarterly journal entries, as needed.
- Support the preparation of quarterly and annual statutory financial statements, including footnote disclosures, exhibits, and schedules for NAIC and state filings in partnership with the Statutory Reporting team.
- Prepare general ledger and subject premium/reinsurance reconciliations, ensuring appropriate documentation and support in compliance with SOX requirements.
- Analyze fluctuations in balance sheet and profit and loss (P&L) accounts and clearly communicate significant variances.
- Assist with the preparation of audited financial statements and coordinate requests with internal and external auditors.
- Support compliance with internal audit requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, enhance reporting efficiency, and support process optimization through automation and AI-enabled solutions.
- Complete ad hoc projects and analysis in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
Also maybe "Support special projects and other accounting-related assignments as needed." appears under What You Will Bring To C&F? Actually it's at end of that section: "Support special projects and other accounting-related assignments as needed." That's more a responsibility? It's under What You Will Bring To C&F but sounds like a duty. We'll include it under Responsibilities as well to preserve.
Requirements list:
- Basic understanding of GAAP and/or IFRS; knowledge of reinsurance and Statutory Accounting Principles preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify meaningful trends or variances.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to a variety of audiences.
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; advanced degree or CPA preferred.
- 1–2 years of accounting or financial reporting experience preferred.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to quickly learn and apply new software tools and systems.
Benefits list:
- Competitive compensation package
- Generous 401K employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
- A core C&F tenet is supporting your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, which may include tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
- A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
- We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community
- At C&F you will BELONG (inclusivity and diversity statement) – we can phrase as: Commitment to inclusivity and diversity; fostering a culture of inclusion and connection where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive; social impact efforts strengthen communities.
We should not include the duplicated accommodation request lines.
Pay:
- The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $56,200.00 to a maximum of $82,400.00.
- You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.
We could also include note about salary ranges regularly reviewed etc. But that's legal boiler
Requirements
with- items from What You Will Bring To C&F.
Then Benefits:
Benefits
with- items from What C&F Will Bring To You.
Then Pay:
Pay
withcontaining salary range and discretionary equity statement. We should not include Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. Good. We need to preserve all substantive information: ensure we didn't lose any details. Let's extract details precisely. Company overview paragraph: we have that. About the role: The Statutory/Reinsurance Accountant supports quarterly and annual statutory reporting, reinsurance accounting, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and related compliance activities. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal business partners, auditors, and regulatory stakeholders. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy. Responsibilities list: - Prepare and maintain Schedule F reinsurance reporting for all writing companies. - Report and reconcile reinsurance balances with affiliated companies. - Prepare quarterly journal entries, as needed. - Support the preparation of quarterly and annual statutory financial statements, including footnote disclosures, exhibits, and schedules for NAIC and state filings in partnership with the Statutory Reporting team. - Prepare general ledger and subject premium/reinsurance reconciliations, ensuring appropriate documentation and support in compliance with SOX requirements. - Analyze fluctuations in balance sheet and profit and loss (P&L) accounts and clearly communicate significant variances. - Assist with the preparation of audited financial statements and coordinate requests with internal and external auditors. - Support compliance with internal audit requirements. - Identify opportunities to improve workflows, enhance reporting efficiency, and support process optimization through automation and AI-enabled solutions. - Complete ad hoc projects and analysis in a timely, accurate and professional manner. Also maybe "Support special projects and other accounting-related assignments as needed." appears under What You Will Bring To C&F? Actually it's at end of that section: "Support special projects and other accounting-related assignments as needed." That's more a responsibility? It's under What You Will Bring To C&F but sounds like a duty. We'll include it under Responsibilities as well to preserve. Requirements list: - Basic understanding of GAAP and/or IFRS; knowledge of reinsurance and Statutory Accounting Principles preferred. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify meaningful trends or variances. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to a variety of audiences. - Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams. - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; advanced degree or CPA preferred. - 1–2 years of accounting or financial reporting experience preferred. - Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel. - Ability to quickly learn and apply new software tools and systems. Benefits list: - Competitive compensation package - Generous 401K employer match - Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching - Generous Paid Time Off - Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing - A core C&F tenet is supporting your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, which may include tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path - A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment - We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community - At C&F you will BELONG (inclusivity and diversity statement) – we can phrase as: Commitment to inclusivity and diversity; fostering a culture of inclusion and connection where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive; social impact efforts strengthen communities. We should not include the duplicated accommodation request lines. Pay: - The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $56,200.00 to a maximum of $82,400.00. - You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs. We could also include note about salary ranges regularly reviewed etc. But that's legal boiler
- items from What C&F Will Bring To You.
Then Pay: