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Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

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Selective Insurance is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a strong financial performance history. The Staff Accountant position involves maintaining general ledger account balances, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Responsibilities

  • Analyzes general ledger account balances and compiles financial information
  • Develops financial and managerial accounting information
  • Assists in preparation of accounting reports and reconciliations
  • Suggests new accounting procedures and recommends improvements
  • Determines expenses for services and distributes costs
  • Maintains and reconciles certain general ledger accounts
  • Applies applicable accounting and reporting rules, and statutory regulations
  • Records financial transactions in accordance with SSAP and GAAP
  • Prepares financial reports for financial analysis regarding account status
  • Participates in accounting projects

Skills

  • Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
  • Familiarity with laws and regulations that apply to accounting and compliance
  • Experience with spreadsheet software packages
  • Familiarity with automated or manual accounting systems
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to organize and manage projects
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • 1-3 years of financial accounting experience

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care plans
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
  • 20 days of paid time off

Company Overview

  • At Selective, we maintain a commitment to provide unique insurance solutions that help keep the families and businesses of our communities protected. It was founded in 1926, and is headquartered in Branchville, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.selective.com/.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Selective Insurance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 45 in 2025, 32 in 2024, 43 in 2023, 30 in 2022, 29 in 2021, 25 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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