Senior Accounting Analyst

Senior Accounting AnalystZurich North America is hiring an Senior Accounting Analyst to join our team! We are open to hiring talent in one of the following locations : Schaumburg, IL or Anoka, MN.

The role is for a Senior Accounting Analyst to support our Crop Authorized insurance provider Business unit performing accounting entries, analysis and reconciliation.

To perform general accounting operations relevant for Group and Statutory reporting, ensuring that accounting processes and procedures are followed andpleted to support and reinforce key business objectives.

Willmunicate and document financial statement impacts to management.

In this role you will be responsible for :

• Support various types of general and / or sub-ledger transactions relevant for Group reporting as well and local Globally Accepted Accounting Principles reporting
• Maintain one or more ledger categories / chart of accounts as a regular part of daily work
• Perform and review SOX controls in line with Group internal guidelines
• Processes moderate toplex transactions and related activities and able tomunicate / document financial statement impacts to management
• Prepares and reviewsplex reconciliations and clears all open items. Processesplex transactions and related activities, includingplex collections and settlements
• Prepares and reviews financial reports and finds and corrects errors
• Analyzes financial statements, ledger accounts and preparesplex spreadsheets
• Prepares and monitors budgets and trends, suggests solutions to issues
• Performsplex accounting research and appliesplex accounting theory to transactions
• Identifies potential process improvements and efficiencies. Develops and presents action plans for process improvement to management
• Promotes teamwork and leads or participates in project work streams
• May oversee analysis performed by less experienced staff
• Leads or participates in inter-department group teams onplex projects, evaluates potential impact on local reporting units, performs local implementation of changes
• Business Travel, as required
• Extended Hours during Peak Periods, as required
• Pass Applicable Exam / Licensing, as required
• Regular Predictable Attendance

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area
• Experience using accounting and treasury principles

Preferred Qualifications :

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of accounting principles
• Insurance industry experience
• Advanced general ledger transactional experience
• Project management experience
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office experience
• Technology experience related to one or more of the following areas : General ledger, financial reporting systems, Business Objects or other query tools
• Strong written and verbalmunication skills

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ( / / zurichna / careers / faq).

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together.

As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience.

Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider ofmercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals.

We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business.

As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and themunities we serve.

Zurich maintains aprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents andpetitivepensation.

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As a globalpany, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly wee here.

Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to ourmon goal : exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability / vet

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Location(s) : AM - Schaumburg, AM - Anoka

Remote Working : Hybrid

Schedule : Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered : No

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