Accountant - Eatontown, NJ/Hybrid

The Operations department within Crum & Forster’s Accident & Health division is seeking an Accountant to join the Operations team. This position will interact internally with Underwriting, Actuarial, Claims, Compliance, IT, and externally with the division’s business partners, and supports a variety of accounting activities across the division.

• →Prepare and record journal entries and supporting documentation for a variety of accounting transactions
• →Perform general ledger account reconciliations and bank reconciliations, and investigate reconciling items as needed
• →Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
• →Support accounting processes related to claims, reinsurance, cash activity, and other operational accounting functions
• →Review and validate data received from internal and external sources to support accurate accounting and reporting
• →Develop an understanding of how data flows through accounting systems to identify issues and support timely resolution
• →Communicate and collaborate with internal teams and external business partners to resolve discrepancies and support ongoing accounting operations
• →Maintain accurate records, reports, and supporting documentation for assigned accounting activities
• →Contribute to a cooperative team environment and support department deadlines and deliverables
• →Assist with audit requests, special projects, and ad hoc accounting and reporting assignments, as needed
• →Other duties as assigned

• →Solid accounting foundation and comfort working with recurring accounting processes and supporting schedules
• →Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
• →Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• →Organizational and time management skills with excellent follow-through
• →Problem-solving ability and a curious, thoughtful approach to work, with willingness to investigate issues and support resolution
• →Comfort working in a structured, deadline-driven, and collaborative environment
• →Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• →Clear written and verbal communication skills
• →Accountability and pride in work product

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or institution or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of general ledger accounting experience, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close, preferably in a larger company or corporate accounting environment preferred
• Insurance industry experience preferred; Accident & Health, specialty insurance, claims accounting, and/or reinsurance accounting experience a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• 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 owning your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including 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

If you require special accommodations, please let us know. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require special accommodations, please let us know. Belonging at C&F, is a mindset. It’s about fostering a culture of inclusion and connection, where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive and where our social impact efforts help strengthen the communities where we live and work.

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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 at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. 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. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.

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