Staff Accountant
Job ID 2024-15263 Date posted 12/04/2024 Locations Waltham, Massachusetts Hiring Range: $72,160 - $103,700 Workstyle On-SiteOverview
As a mutual insurance company, we believe our corporate structure allows us to invest for the long-term with a focus on investment fundamentals rather than short-term market volatility. We achieve this through internal and externally managed strategies across a variety of markets and styles that best allow us to preserve and grow the company's capital.
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Full Time
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Level: Mid
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Travel: Yes
Success Profile
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- Detail Oriented
- Driven / Self-Starter
- Excellent Communicator
- Collaborative
- Creative Thinker
- Diligent
Testimonial
As CIO, I strongly believe that top talent, subject matter expertise - bottom up and top down, collaboration and seamless execution will define our long-term success towards excellence in investment management.
We have embarked on an exciting journey to further build a top-notch sophisticated investment management framework, focusing on excellence in portfolio management, best practices processes and top talent -- onboarding, developing and retaining. We are based in the greater Boston area, an absolutely vibrant eco-system for investment management. We are adding to our Insurance investments team in the areas of risk and performance analytics, multi-asset investments including equities & fixed income, and insurance investments risk management. We are also adding mid-level talent to the Pension Investments team for the Defined Benefit (open plan) and Defined Contribution plan.
Sanjay – Chief Investment Officer – Employee Since 2018
Benefits
Responsibilities
FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.
Schedule & Location:
This is an US based exempt full-time position that is based on-site in Waltham, MA. Core on-site workdays required are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays following business hours. Flexibility for remote work on Tuesdays or Fridays, weekly, based on business needs.
Considering applicants within 50 miles of Waltham, MA. Relocation is not offered.
This position performs routine and non-routine accounting work including compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial statements to support management. Also provides explanatory statements or presentations to bring unusual accounting issues or concerns to attention of more senior accounting professionals.
As a Staff Accountant at FM you will be responsible for:
- Preparing reports and conducting routine analysis to reconcile financial data on a timely basis; prepares ledgers and makes journal entries; may be responsible for fixed asset or inventory accounting, preparing trial balance or financial statements. Involves general application of concepts and principles. Works under very general supervision.
- Presenting findings and supporting financial information to Accounting management or team lead; prepares appropriate commentary or explanations relating to issues/information of particular interest; uses some judgment to determine which issues/information warrant closer attention during review.
- Communicating with operating or staff personnel to supply or explain data, secure information, or offer additional support. May provide advice on accounting-related issues, using proven and documented principles to support recommendations. Has frequent internal company and external contacts. Represents the department on specific projects.
- Participates in special projects to provide routine accounting information and support.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Work Experience:
- 3-5 years of related work experience is required in general accounting or financial reporting
Highly Preferred Work Experience:
- Hospitality and/or property accounting work experience is highly preferred
- Exposure to public accounting and/or data analysis
- Experience with Yardi
- Experience with VLookup or XLookup
Required Skills:
- Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency with financial systems and standard software applications (PeopleSoft; Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Attention to detail and focus on tasks at hand
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment
Preferred Education:
- Professional Certification (CPA, CMA)
- Bachelor’s Degree
The hiring range for this position is $72,160 - $103,700 . The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FM's comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, generous health, and well-being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time off allowances, and much more!
FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.
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