Arch Capital

Accountant

Jersey City, NJ United States of America; Hartford, CT United States of America; Philadelphia, PA United States of America; Garden City, NY United States of America
Full-time
$61,500 - $91,885/year
Posted Nov 5, 2026

Skills

Accounting
Communication
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Power BI
Recruiting
Workday

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Position Summary

This position is intended for a candidate seeking growth opportunity in a dynamic organization. The position is responsible for all accounting tasks for an insurance company, which include recording premiums produced by the Agent and losses handled by claims, along with applying cash relating to open receivables. This position will be assigned a book of business and will interact with other Arch departments (Underwriters, Operations, Claims, IT and Corporate Finance) and Agency. The position will be expected to learn the process and produce timely and accurate financial reporting of their assigned accounts.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

•Responsible for financial close activity, including but not limited to:

•Prepare various business unit financial statements and supporting exhibits

•Prepare balance sheet reconciliations

· Process manual entries to sub-ledger and general ledger

•Other tasks related to the role:

•Calculate reinsurance transactions according to contracts

· Prepare Reinsurance Statements monthly

· Process all Reinsurance related cash activity and update applicable sub-ledgers

· Assist with financial audits

· Participate in special projects and financial analysis as assigned by management

Education & Experience

•Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

•2 to 5 years experience working in Accounting/Finance with emphasis on the insurance/reinsurance industry

Skills

•Highly proficient with Excel, including strong knowledge of vlookups, pivot tables and data management, MS Word, Outlook

•Working knowledge of Workday Financials or other cloud ERP systems

•Experience with Business Intelligence tools (i.e. Power BI)

•Exemplary oral and written communication skills; analytical, with keen ability to think through issues

•Proactive and able to organize and prioritize to meet multiple demands and commitments

•Ability to improve and evaluate processes to identify opportunities for improvement

For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

For JC/Garden City: $61,500 - $91,885/year

For CT/PA: $55,300 - $82,697/year

•Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

•Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.

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