Corporate Accountant

 

Location
Princeton , United States

 

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Corporate Accountant
General Accounting and Financial Systems

We’re adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients.

The Company

As a member of Munich Re's US operations, we offer the financial strength and stability that comes with being part of the world's preeminent insurance and reinsurance brand. Our risk experts work together to assemble the right mix of products and services to help our clients stay competitive – from traditional reinsurance coverages, to niche and specialty reinsurance and insurance products.

The Opportunity

Future focused and always one step ahead

The Corporate Accountant will support the general ledger and financial system functions and those responsibilities associated with balancing and reconciliation. This position's primary focus will be associated with maintaining the integrity of the underlying general ledger information, which includes processing of manual journal entries into SAP, fixed asset processing, account reconciliations and the reconciliation of various subsystems to the general ledger.

Responsibilities

• Perform General Ledger account analysis and reconciliation for assigned accounts. This includes the preparation and analysis of bank reconciliations, lease and intercompany accounts.
• Maintain Master File information in the SAP Global Template system including requests for new accounts, updates to financial statement versions and supporting documentation.
• Process Manual Journal Entries into SAP Global Template and ensure compliance with company journal policy. Act as a resource to assist others with processing of Journal Entries into SAP Global Template.
• Perform quarterly/year-end General Ledger closing activities including ECON submissions and related journal entries.
• Process activity through Fixed Asset module of SAP.
• Maintain the monthly Fixed Asset process/reporting and prepare ad hoc fixed asset reports as requested.
• Prepare and settle intercompany balances on a quarterly basis.
• Assist with the maintenance of various reporting systems.
• Participate in system projects that impact the General Ledger as assigned.
• Assist with any ledger updates/modifications required to support IFRS.

Munich Re America Services (MRAS) is a shared service organization that delivers services to all Munich Re US P&C Companies and other group entities.

Your profile

Qualifications

• Accounting degree.
• Knowledge of accounting principles with 3 to 5 years’ experience preferred.
• Knowledge of reinsurance or insurance preferred.
• Knowledge of General Ledger and SAP Systems preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Good communication skills.
• Works well in a team.
• Well organized and ability to work under tight timeframes.
• Ability to put in extra hours when needed, primarily during quarter close.
• Ability to problem solve.

At Munich Re US, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About us

Munich Re America Services, Inc. is a services provider to affiliated group companies primarily related to general services, procurement and IT services.