Senior Accountant

Why CIG?
At Capital Insurance Group we offer our employees more than just a job. We foster career growth, provide opportunities to give back to our communities, and help you take the next step in your career!

CIG was founded in 1898 by a group of earnest farmers in need of protection and today, we are the leading West Coast Property & Casualty insurer. CIG is certified as a Great Place to Work and provides a collaborative, inclusive, and fun work culture for all employees.

Why choose CIG's Finance Team?

The Finance team at Capital Insurance Group leads all accounting, treasury, and financial planning functions across the company. You'll have the opportunity to work with a team whose key goal is to ensure CIG's future success and profitability in order to continue to provide a high-level service to our clients

Benefits

• Accrue eighteen days of Paid Time Off during your first year
• Up to eighty-seven percent of benefits covered by CIG for you and your family members
  • Medical, dental, vision plans
• One hundred percent covered plans
  • Basic Life & AD&D
  • Employee Assistance
  • Leave Management
  • Long Term Disability
  • Short Term Disability (Outside of CA)
• Voluntary benefit offerings
  • Short-term (CA only)
  • Voluntary Life AD&D self, spouse and child plans
  • Flexible Spending
  • Health Savings (HSA)
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Accidental Injury
• Nine paid holidays, plus two floating holidays
• Above and Beyond Reward Recognition Program
  • Kudos & Shout Out Points Program
  • Quarterly Above and Beyond Bonus Program
  • Annual Above and Beyond Bonus Program
• Competitive compensation
  • Base compensation
  • Salary Management Spot Bonuses
  • Annual Incentive/Profit sharing program, potential payout annually based on company results.
• Discount partnerships
  • Gym memberships, travel, shopping, restaurants, theme parks, and more
• Insurance Educational reimbursement and bonus programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• You have a voice! You are encouraged to share your voice through multiple channels, get involved with our Employee Experience and DEI committees to drive and continue the health and wellbeing of our organization for everyone.
• Home and Auto Insurance Discount Program.
• Paid Volunteer Time - Through company planned community events and choose your own adventure PVT in giving back in ways that are meaningful to you!
• Retirement savings benefit (401k and Roth + match)
• Wellness and mental health incentive programs
  • Wellness platform, tools and events
  • Health Savings Account - match
• Discount on Home & Auto Insurance through CIG.

Work Environment

The Senior Accountant is a hybrid eligible role that can be filled in any of our 6 locations - Bakersfield, CA., Reno, NV., Spokane, WA., Roseville, CA., Monterey, CA or Phoenix, AZ.
Job Overview
The Senior Accountant has a responsibility in supporting the Accounting Manager in meeting departmental goals and objectives and assisting with the development of work flows, policies, procedures, and internal controls within assigned area. Responsible for completing reports for both internal and external users to accurately reflect company operating results and financial condition. Internal reporting includes completion of financial statements from the trial balance; budget reports, productivity reports, cash flows and other special reports. External reporting includes filings to state insurance departments (i.e. annual statements, quarterly statements, premium taxes, statistical calls, etc.). Also includes the completion of reports to Federal, State and local agencies, and reinsurance companies and brokers.

Responsibilities

• Key contributions to the monthly and yearly general ledger close process. Maintain and reconcile key balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor the accuracy of the general ledger and accounting sub-systems. Directly maintain and reconcile specific general ledger accounts such as fixed assets, investments, prepaids and key data processing accounts.
• Assist with external audits by company auditors or state or federal examiners. Prepare requested schedules and documentation. Explain and demonstrates procedures.
• Communicate with internal and external personnel regarding reporting requirements, information, or operating analysis.
• Financial reporting responsibilities include preparing and filing quarterly/annual statements for one of CIG's four insurance carriers.
• Produce and submit various regulatory filings
• May be requested to perform or assist in the completion of special projects or proposals. May be required to analyze data and present findings or recommendations.

Requirements

• 3 - 6 years of direct work experience in accounting of insurance, CPA preferred.
• Bachelor's degree (or 5+ years' experience) in accounting.
• Proficient knowledge of statutory and GAAP accounting procedures including internal control and insurance regulations.
• Understand the concepts and terminology of insurance accounting.
• Display proficiency in the use of the SunGard Ledger package or a related ledger software.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects and adjust to shifting priorities.
• Effectively communicate with customers inside and outside of the organization.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on Excel, Word, and a basic understanding of network functionality.

Salary Range: $71,606 - $118,150

The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as benefits and bonus programs.