Accountant - Investment Operations, North American Finance Group

Allied World Assurance Company • Full-time • New Jersey, United States • 2w ago

Take the next step in your career with us.

Allied World is an ideal place for talented professionals who are driven by a belief in the value of collaboration and the power of knowledge.

We believe that when our great people work together and support one another, our clients receive the best solutions. We embrace unique perspectives and empower each person to grow through professional development, career training and mentoring programs.

Our people are our most important asset, and we are very proud of the quality of our team members.

Job Duties

Work with the parent company to maintain the PAM investment sub-ledger as it relates to Allied World investments by maintaining appropriate monitoring activities (including appropriate recording, reconciling and accounting therein)
Responsible for cash-matching in the PAM system
Assist with the preparation of period end group and local reporting for Allied World and its group companies
Work closely with the US STAT team to assist in providing applicable investment balances, schedules and notes for all US Stat Companies
Maintain and implement good internal control procedures and ensure a high standard of compliance
Assist in the preparation of ad hoc reports and projects as required

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
1-2 years of experience working in the finance/accounting department in a corporate environment
Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office with highly developed Excel skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
Strong work ethic, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to working overtime as needed
Strong communication skills and ability to prioritize
Ability to work well independently as well as across teams

Nice to have

Experience with investments (accounting, analysis, projects, etc.)
working knowledge PAM for Investments
Knowledge of statutory filing software WINGS
Working knowledge of an accounting package (e.g. SAP)

The salary range for this role is between:

$56,000 - $80,000

The annualized base pay range is a broad range based on analysis of similar positions in the market. The actual base pay for the position may be above or below the listed range and determined by a number of considerations, including but not limited to complexity, location, and scope of the role, along with experience, skills, education, training, and other conditions of employment. Base salary represents one component of Allied World’s comprehensive total reward package, which may also include annual incentive compensation rewards.

Our generous benefits package includes: Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a company match 401k plan, and Group Term Life Insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without consideration of any disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working at Allied World

Our team of over 1,650 professionals has deep expertise in the industry. They enjoy their work, and many have served for several years. This is what you can expect when you join us:
• Instant membership in the Allied World — a global network of colleagues who will support your career journey
• A manager who will help you build your career through a structured coaching program
• Access to a full suite of learning and development tools and resources

Global Presence

Headquartered in Bermuda, Allied World has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Brisbane, Chicago, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Dublin, Farmington (CT), Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Malaysia, Manchester, Miami, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Switzerland and Toronto. We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients and distribution partners.