Accountant-USA-EX

Job description

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress. Job Overview: The Accountant is responsible for managing the organization’s financial records and ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. This role takes ownership of all facets of general accounting—including bank reconciliations—and supports the complete financial cycle through month-end closing. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail and can effectively collaborate with other departments to streamline financial operations. Key Responsibilities: Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate cash records Oversee and execute all facets of general accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and ledger maintenance Manage and coordinate the month-end closing processes, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, and adjustments Analyze, reconcile, and resolve general ledger discrepancies Prepare, examine, and analyze financial statements and other reports for accuracy and completeness Review and process invoices, expense reports, and payments in a timely manner Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Maintain accurate financial databases and records in compliance with company policies and internal controls Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist in implementing best practices Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field CPA or equivalent preferred (optional) Proven experience as an accountant or similar position, including bank reconciliations and month-end close processes Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) andpractices Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Preferred Workday experience Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.