Staff Accountant, Accounting Operations

Job Description

Staff Accountant, Accounting Operations | Old Republic Risk Management

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Old Republic Risk Management (ORRM), located in Brookfield, WI. ORRM is a long-standing industry leader that has supported organizations in managing risk for decades. This Staff Accountant position is a career-building opportunity, offering hands-on exposure to complex financial processes and specialized expertise in a highly analytical environment. The role is designed for growth, allowing you to dig into data and solve problems beyond routine debits and credits, contributing directly to accurate financial reporting and operational integrity.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Brookfield, WI
• Pay: $57525 yearly
• Team: Accounting Team
• Mission: This person supports accurate and timely financial operations by focusing primarily on reinsurance and cession accounting.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Report: Prepare comprehensive monthly premium and loss reports for assigned accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile: Perform thorough account reconciliations and balance general ledger activity to maintain financial integrity.
• Track: Accurately record and track all reinsurance premium and loss transactions.
• Maintain: Uphold the accuracy of financial records and system data within the financial systems.
• Resolve: Collaborate with both internal teams and external partners to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum qualification: An Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. This early career role offers an opportunity to develop valuable accounting expertise within financial operations.
• Experience: At least one year of accounting experience is required, ideally within a professional office setting in accounting, finance, banking, insurance, operations, or a similar analytical environment.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred, along with a willingness to learn specialized accounting and reinsurance concepts.