Staff Accountant
About the role
As part of the Finance team in Chicago, this entry-level position supports both Chicago and New York operations. The role performs a critical function with room to grow as experience and efficiencies are developed.
Responsibilities
- Reconciling various bank accounts each month
- Maintaining entries and reconciliations for intercompany payables/receivables each month
- Assisting preparation of various annual and quarterly statutory financial statements
- Preparation of entries and wire requests for various monthly settlements
- Handling UK parent group provided entries and ledger summary submissions
- Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial records in compliance with internal and external requirements
Skills and Qualifications
- Business Process Improvement (Proficiency Level 1)
- Change Management (Proficiency Level 1)
- Control Assurance (Proficiency Level 1)
- Data Management (Proficiency Level 1)
- Documentation & Records Management (Proficiency Level 1)
- Insurance Industry Expertise (Proficiency Level 2)
- Regulatory Compliance (Proficiency Level 1)
- General Ledger Accounting & Reconciliation (Proficiency Level 2)
- Process Standardisation & Automation (Proficiency Level 1)
- Tax & Accounting Principles and Standards (Proficiency Level 1)
- Tax & Financial Accounting (Proficiency Level 2)
- Tax & Financial Reporting (Proficiency Level 2)
Pay
Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Competitive base salary
- Non-contributory 401k
- Discretionary bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Additional benefits to enhance financial, physical, social, and psychological health
About Canopius
Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer and one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market. We have offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia, and Bermuda. We foster a distinctive, positive culture that enables employees to flourish as people and build a business delivering profitable, sustainable results. Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best while recognizing and valuing unique contributions.