Staff Accountant

About the role

Company Shared Services Argo and Farm Family are specialty property and casualty insurance brands whose underwriting companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Holdings Inc. Argo and Farm Family partner with agents and brokers to provide insurance solutions that enable businesses to manage risks with confidence.

Clearbrook currently has an opportunity for an experienced Staff Accountant to join the finance team at our New York location. Alternatively, we can fill this role from our Albany location as well. Specializing in the preparation and analysis of US statutory financial statements (“Yellow books”), the successful candidate will leverage their accounting expertise within a collaborative team environment to generate high-quality financial statements and provide insightful analyses for effective internal and external reporting. The team holds a prominent position within the company and actively engages in finance projects and initiatives. Clearbrook is a subsidiary of Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. This is a 100% in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours. Any employee in any Clearbrook office can apply for this opportunity and remain in their current location.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and quarter-end close process by preparing journal entries and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Prepare reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts and investigate variances.
• Assist with the preparation of U.S. GAAP and statutory financial reports and related schedules.
• Maintain accounting workpapers and documentation that support internal and external reporting requirements.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and assist in resolving outstanding differences.
• Support internal and external audits by gathering requested documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and established accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with accounting research and implementation of accounting guidance as directed by management.
• Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with finance and business partners to support reporting and operational needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1-3 years of accounting, audit, or financial reporting experience.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivots, lookups, and data analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle and reporting tools such as Workiva.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP; exposure to insurance accounting or statutory reporting is a plus.

Core Values

Integrity, Collaboration, Pursuit of Excellence, Forward Thinking

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

Albany Pay Range: $78,336 - $92,208

New York City Pay Range: $93,840 - $110,568