Statutory Staff Accountant

**Job Summary:** The Statutory Staff Accountant position for Standard Casualty Company assists with STAT and GAAP financial reporting. #### Core Responsibilities/duties will include but are not limited to the following: - Conduct monthly reconciliations for all general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy - Assemble and provide requested information to external auditors and actuaries for annual audit - Analyze and prepare journal entries for all asset, liability and capital account transactions as required - Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents - Calculate monthly P & L general ledger variances and report significant issues to management - Maintain accounting controls through preparation, research, recommendation and interpretation of accounting policy and procedures as necessary - Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information - Maintain financial security by complying with internal controls - Comply with federal, state and local financial legal requirements through review of current and new legislation, enforce adherence to requirements and advise management on necessary action - Maintain customer confidence and provide operational and financial information - Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks and professional societies - Any additional duties assigned by the supervisor #### #### Required job skills: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business Administration required with 2-3 years of accounting experience preferred - Insurance and/or investment accounting experience a plus - Must be detail and deadline oriented with excellent time management skills and ability to maintain confidentiality - Data entry management, reporting skills and research results are required - Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel spreadsheet proficiency