Corporate Accountant- Premium

Summary: Berkley Accident and Health is a risk management company that designs innovative solutions to address the unique challenges of each client. As a Staff Accountant, you'll support the accounting and reporting activities for our direct insurance business, contributing to daily operations and the monthly close cycle in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities: - Participating in monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close processes - Maintaining daily cash books for business unit depository bank accounts - Performing month-end cash reconciliations across our systems, and bank statements - Recording and balancing direct insurance transactions in the general ledger from multiple source systems - Recording paid claims from third-party administrators and preparing Positive-Pay reconciliations - Preparing account reconciliations, schedules, and analytical support for general ledger balances - Producing and distributing monthly premium billing statements to brokers - Applying cash receipts to policyholder accounts - Preparing accounts receivable aging reports and supporting collections for overdue premiums - Processing commission expense checks via the PeopleSoft accounting system - Supporting the Finance team with special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed - Building strong, positive relationships across Finance and the broader organization Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an understanding of internal controls - Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications: - 1–3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the insurance industry - Accounting major strongly preferred - Experience with general ledger systems, especially PeopleSoft and/or Oracle financial applications Required Skills: Accounting, Internal controls, Microsoft Excel, General ledger systems, PeopleSoft, Oracle financial applications, Cash reconciliation, Accounts receivable, Premium billing, Commission expense processing Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans, Competitive compensation, Paid time off, Comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, Employer funded health savings account, Profit sharing, 401k, Paid parental leave, Employee stock purchase plan, Tuition assistance, Professional continuing education, Hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so