Hiring: Reinsurance Accountant (HYBRID or REMOTE) Company: Equitable Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:50:10 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Microsoft Excel, Project Management About the job Experience: •5+ years experience in reinsurance accounting, claims and reporting within the insurance industry, ideally in the Life and Annuities. Required Skills: •Equitable is looking for a Reinsurance Accountant who is an expert in analysis for complex reinsurance initiatives including impact analysis, current and future state process flows and expertise on assumed and ceded reinsurance strategies and functions, implementation and testing. •Daily reinsurance accounting activities, including transaction recording, reconciliation, and ledger maintenance. •Interpret and operationalize complex reinsurance contracts in accordance with applicable accounting standards. •Establish and uphold internal policies and procedures for reinsurance financial operations. •Ensure timely issuance of billing statements and collections from reinsurers. •Identify trends and variances through financial data review; advise leadership on potential improvements. •Perform routine account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies effectively. •Maintain strict adherence to accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal control procedures. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related discipline. •Established technical knowledge of reinsurance arrangements, accounting principles, and regulatory frameworks. •Proven knowledge working with Microsoft Excel and financial systems; experience with reinsurance tools (e.g., RMS, AIR) is an advantage. •Demonstrated analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex datasets. •Effective communication and interpersonal skills for team leadership and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders and team members. •Demonstrated capacity to thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment. •Proactively seeks advice for new issues and suggests solutions. •CPA, industry designation (i.e. ALMI, FMLI) or equivalent certification. •Business Objects, Analysis for Office, Power Bi, and Tableau. Compensation: •$80,000 - $125,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!