Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Our Business

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.

Working at Selective

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely - we employ uniqueness. Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Job Summary

Position monitors and analyzes general ledger accounts, financial statements, and reports. Supervises or performs major account analysis. Ensures accuracy in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), and the company's policies and procedures. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews monthly account analysis and reconciliation
• Establishes, interprets and analyzes complex accounting records of financial statements
• Creates journal entries and adjustments
• Assists with preparation of financial statements
• Prepares analytical review of financial statements during closing process
• Handles field questions concerning financial results
• Performs monthly financial close and financial statement preparation
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts
• Assists and provides support with annual external audit and budget processes
• Ensures integrity of financial statements. Ensures financial statement compliance with GAAP, company policies and governmental requirements

Job Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred (required for upward mobility)
• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Five or more years of financial accounting experience
• Prior exposure to accounting systems with knowledge of GAAP and SAP
• Proficiency with MS office applications, particularly Excel
• Excellent evaluation skills and troubleshooting abilities
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process

The expected starting salary range for this role is $90,000-$130,000. The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

Selective maintains a drug-free workplace.