Equitable
At Equitable, our power is in our people.
We are individuals from different cultures and backgrounds, and those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities.
Here, you’ll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking.
Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?
Reinsurance Accountant The Reinsurance Accountant is an expert in analysis for complex reinsurance initiatives, including impact analysis, current and future state process flows, and expertise on assumed and ceded reinsurance strategies and functions, implementation, and testing.
Responsibilities
Daily reinsurance accounting activities, including transaction recording, reconciliation, and ledger maintenance.
Interpret and operationalize complex reinsurance contracts in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Establish and uphold internal policies and procedures for reinsurance financial operations.
Ensure timely issuance of billing statements and collections from reinsurers.
Identify trends and variances through financial data review; advise leadership on potential improvements.
Perform routine account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies effectively.
Maintain strict adherence to accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal control procedures.
Prepare for internal and external audits, providing all necessary documentation and insights.
Knowledge of contract provisions, reinsurance concepts and principles, and general business trends.
Use business process design tools, including process maps and flow charts, to clarify reinsurance problems, goals, and requirements to various stakeholders.
Provide extensive subject matter expertise to support our enterprise strategy for reinsurance data.
Support an agile project management framework to prioritize and pace projects with a cross‑functional team.
Monitor client accounts and statistics by using internal reports, performing data analysis, and supporting stakeholders with reports and statistics.
Financial reporting under US GAAP, US STAT, Bermuda STAT, Schedule S, etc.
Salary and Benefits The base salary range for this position is $80,000–$135,000.
Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location.
In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short‑term incentive compensation opportunities.
Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.
For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.
Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
3+ years’ experience in reinsurance accounting, claims, and reporting within the insurance industry, ideally in life and annuities.
Established technical knowledge of reinsurance arrangements, accounting principles, and regulatory frameworks.
Proven knowledge working with Microsoft Excel and financial systems; experience with reinsurance tools (e.g., RMS, AIR) is an advantage.
Demonstrated analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex datasets.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for team leadership and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, deadline‑driven environment.
Proactively seeks advice for new issues and suggests solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
CPA, industry designation (e.g., ALMI, FMLI), or equivalent certification.
Business Objects, Analysis for Office, Power BI, and Tableau.
Skills
Accounting : Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports.
Cross‑functional Collaboration: Knowledge of collaborative techniques and approaches; ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement and working together across functions.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision‑making process and associated tools; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions.
Financial and Accounting Systems: Knowledge of functions, features, and capabilities of financial and accounting systems; ability to use financial and accounting applications specific to the organization.
General Ledger (G‑L): Knowledge of tools, practices, and considerations for general ledger; ability to update and validate general ledger data.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP): Knowledge of GAAP and ability to apply it appropriately within the organization.
Knowledge of Reinsurance: Knowledge of reinsurance activities, processes, tools, and considerations; ability to implement reinsurance practices following all standards and applicable laws.
Operational Functions: Knowledge of major functional processes and associated operating requirements; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational or process problems.
About Equitable At Equitable, we’re a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well‑being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.
We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader.
We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.
We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation, and benefits to support overall well‑being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants, and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other class protected by federal, state, and local laws.
NOTE: Equitable participates in the E‑Verify program.
Accommodation for Applicants If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314‑2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.
Primary Location UNITED STATES‑NY‑Syracuse
Other Locations UNITED STATES‑NY‑New York, UNITED STATES‑Remote, UNITED STATES‑NC‑Charlotte
Organization Equitable
Schedule Full‑time
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We are individuals from different cultures and backgrounds, and those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities.
Here, you’ll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking.
Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?
Reinsurance Accountant The Reinsurance Accountant is an expert in analysis for complex reinsurance initiatives, including impact analysis, current and future state process flows, and expertise on assumed and ceded reinsurance strategies and functions, implementation, and testing.
Responsibilities
Daily reinsurance accounting activities, including transaction recording, reconciliation, and ledger maintenance.
Interpret and operationalize complex reinsurance contracts in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Establish and uphold internal policies and procedures for reinsurance financial operations.
Ensure timely issuance of billing statements and collections from reinsurers.
Identify trends and variances through financial data review; advise leadership on potential improvements.
Perform routine account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies effectively.
Maintain strict adherence to accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal control procedures.
Prepare for internal and external audits, providing all necessary documentation and insights.
Knowledge of contract provisions, reinsurance concepts and principles, and general business trends.
Use business process design tools, including process maps and flow charts, to clarify reinsurance problems, goals, and requirements to various stakeholders.
Provide extensive subject matter expertise to support our enterprise strategy for reinsurance data.
Support an agile project management framework to prioritize and pace projects with a cross‑functional team.
Monitor client accounts and statistics by using internal reports, performing data analysis, and supporting stakeholders with reports and statistics.
Financial reporting under US GAAP, US STAT, Bermuda STAT, Schedule S, etc.
Salary and Benefits The base salary range for this position is $80,000–$135,000.
Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location.
In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short‑term incentive compensation opportunities.
Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.
For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.
Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
3+ years’ experience in reinsurance accounting, claims, and reporting within the insurance industry, ideally in life and annuities.
Established technical knowledge of reinsurance arrangements, accounting principles, and regulatory frameworks.
Proven knowledge working with Microsoft Excel and financial systems; experience with reinsurance tools (e.g., RMS, AIR) is an advantage.
Demonstrated analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex datasets.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for team leadership and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, deadline‑driven environment.
Proactively seeks advice for new issues and suggests solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
CPA, industry designation (e.g., ALMI, FMLI), or equivalent certification.
Business Objects, Analysis for Office, Power BI, and Tableau.
Skills
Accounting : Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports.
Cross‑functional Collaboration: Knowledge of collaborative techniques and approaches; ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement and working together across functions.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision‑making process and associated tools; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions.
Financial and Accounting Systems: Knowledge of functions, features, and capabilities of financial and accounting systems; ability to use financial and accounting applications specific to the organization.
General Ledger (G‑L): Knowledge of tools, practices, and considerations for general ledger; ability to update and validate general ledger data.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP): Knowledge of GAAP and ability to apply it appropriately within the organization.
Knowledge of Reinsurance: Knowledge of reinsurance activities, processes, tools, and considerations; ability to implement reinsurance practices following all standards and applicable laws.
Operational Functions: Knowledge of major functional processes and associated operating requirements; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational or process problems.
About Equitable At Equitable, we’re a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well‑being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.
We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader.
We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.
We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation, and benefits to support overall well‑being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants, and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other class protected by federal, state, and local laws.
NOTE: Equitable participates in the E‑Verify program.
Accommodation for Applicants If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314‑2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.
Primary Location UNITED STATES‑NY‑Syracuse
Other Locations UNITED STATES‑NY‑New York, UNITED STATES‑Remote, UNITED STATES‑NC‑Charlotte
Organization Equitable
Schedule Full‑time
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