Senior/Lead Accountant (Glastonbury, CT/Hybrid) at Crum & Forster

Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Statements Preparation, Month-End Close, General Ledger Interface, Account Reconciliations, Financial Data Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Vendor Payment Processing, Commission Payment Processing, Auditing Support, Process Improvement, Salesforce, Accounting Seed, Intercompany Billing, GAAP Compliance, Insurance Accounting

Industry

Insurance

Description

Crum & Forster Company Overview Since 2000, Crum & Forster’s Accident & Health division (A&H) has offered a diverse portfolio of specialty insurance and reinsurance products nationwide. We place a strong focus on product development and creative distribution methods, along with excellent client service and support. In addition to our robust domestic portfolio, which spans both special risk and medical solutions, A&H works on an international basis through various partnerships. Our global capabilities provide our partners with even broader flexibility in underwriting solutions. The qualities and capabilities of Crum & Forster Accident & Health demonstrate our philosophy of building meaningful, long-term partnerships and our dedication to providing alternative strategies in an ever-changing insurance market. The A&H Specialty Business Unit (SBU) takes a forward-thinking, flexible approach to solutions that span a robust slate of products tailored to needs in Special Risk, International Travel Medical, retail and wholesale Travel and Occupational Risk. In 2025, the SBU recorded $1,391M in gross premium written. Job Description Information about the Role, Line of Business and Team: As the Occupational Risk Profit Center continues to grow, so does the need for talented individuals to aid in the success of the division. This role will focus on the accounting and finance responsibilities associated with managing an Insurance Agency within an Insurance Carrier. In this position you will interact internally with: Underwriting, Actuarial, Claims, Compliance, IT, and externally with Occupational Accident’s business partners. What you will do: In this individual contrbutor role you will oversee and manage all accounting functions related to occupational accident operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, GAAP, and internal policies. Prepare, analyze, and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting, ensuring all deadlines are met. Conduct detailed account reconciliations and address discrepancies to ensure accuracy and compliance. Prepare monthly general ledger interface entries to record premiums, expenses, losses, and commissions. Analyze financial data and provide insights to support decision-making, strategic planning, and forecasting. Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts by providing detailed financial analysis and variance explanations. Oversee the receiving, invoicing, vendor payment, and commission payment processes, resolving discrepancies as needed. Guide and mentor junior accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment, and assist with training new team members. Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations. Review, improve, and implement process changes to yield greater efficiencies within accounting operations. Utilize Salesforce and Accounting Seed to manage accounting data, track performance metrics, and generate reports for management review. Process and review intercompany billing and transactions, ensuring proper documentation and accuracy. Assist in reviewing and documenting business processes to identify opportunities for improvement and support implementation projects, including new accounting systems or software. Stay current on industry trends and best practices to enhance the effectiveness of accounting operations. Other duties as assigned What YOU will bring to C&F: Strong technical and analytical skills with a focus on data driven workflows. Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment, independently, and collaborate with a team. Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to facilitate team conflict resolution. Communicates information in a clear, concise, and timely manner using appropriate channels of communication. Strong organization and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, or Business required. Accounting is strongly preferred. Minimum of 6+ years of professional accounting experience, ideally within the insurance industry. Experience with insurance agency accounting/bookkeeping desired. Intermediate experience with Word, Outlook, Access, and database management; Tableau experience is a plus. Strong emphasis on advanced Excel knowledge, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis. Experience with Salesforce and/or an Agency Management System (AMS) like Accounting Seed is a plus. #LI-MS #LI-HYBRID What C&F will bring to you Competitive compensation package Generous 401K employer match Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching Generous Paid Time Off Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing A core C&F tenet is supporting your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, which may include tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community At C&F you will BELONG If you require special accommodations, please let us know. We value inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require special accommodations, please let us know. Belonging at C&F, is a mindset. It’s about fostering a culture of inclusion and connection, where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive and where our social impact efforts help strengthen the communities where we live and work. For California Residents Only: Information collected and processed as part of your career profile and any job applications you choose to submit are subject to our privacy notices and policies, visit https://www.cfins.com/onlineprivacypolicy/ca/noticeatcollection/ for more information. Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws. Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $74,900 to a maximum of $110,000. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.

Responsibilities

This individual contributor role oversees and manages all accounting functions for occupational accident operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, GAAP, and internal policies. Key duties include preparing and analyzing financial statements, managing close processes, conducting reconciliations, and overseeing payment processes.