Job Title: Reinsurance Accountant

Job Description

The Reinsurance Accountant is responsible for the accounting and reporting of various tasks with respect to outside reinsurers, reinsurance brokers, and related parties. This role collaborates closely with the Senior Reinsurance Manager and the Senior Financial Analyst to ensure that the general ledger accurately reflects all accounting transactions and prepares timely reconciliations.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly or quarterly accounting entries for reinsurance.Review profit commission accounts and make necessary adjustments.Prepare account reconciliations on a timely basis according to the established accounting policy.Responsible for various internal/external reporting (Schedule P and Schedule F) and analysis.Assist with various accounting and statutory reporting requirements, including annual and quarterly statements as well as supplemental reporting.Assist in the preparation of confirmations for the annual financial statement audit.Monitor reinsurance receivable/payable balances to ensure timely collections.Assist with counterparty credit analysis and collateral.Support the Senior Reinsurance Manager with data and information requests for treaty renewals and reinsurer audits.Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

Experience in reinsurance accounting, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliation.Proficiency in month-end and regulatory reporting.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Mathematics, Business, or Finance or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.Three to five years of work experience in reinsurance accounting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

CPCU, MBA, and ARE certifications are desired.Experience using Workday is a plus.Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including strong Excel skills.Experience using SQL is a plus.

Work Environment

This position operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring one day a week in the office on Fridays, with the typical requirement being four days a week in the office.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $45.67/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in West Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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