Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) Hiring for Statutory Accountant Job at New Haven, CT Full Time

Is your ordinary extraordinary? Then you belong at CIRMA.CIRMA currently has an opening in our Finance department for an experienced Accountant. This position is responsible for the daily and monthly activities related to CIRMA’s self-insured members (“SIS”). This also includes the collection of information to support all funding requirements, bank reconciliations and data necessary to produce financial reports for the Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency (CIRMA), in accordance with accepted accounting procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

· Preparation of bank reconciliations for CIRMA. Research and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.

· Conducts CIRMA treasury related activities including but not limited to posting of deposit activities, research of check status, initiation of stop payments and investigations of usual activies concerning the bank reconciliations.

· Preparation of supporting work papers, reconciliation and billings supporting CIRMA third party Heart and Hypertension claims and self-insured member services claim administration fees.

· Preparation of annual escheat filings of uncashed checks in compliance with statutory requirements for CIRMA and SIS.

· Preparation and reconciliation of activity to support the automated function of members’ equity distribution process.

· Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for CIRMA.

· Preparation and reconciliation of monthly investment activities.

· Completion and submission of statutory reports in compliance with the State of Connecticut Insurance department statutes and administrative requirements.

Skills Required:

· Advanced MS Excel skills

· Experience/knowledge of the principles and practices of general ledger accounting in an insurance environment.

· Strong mathematical skills.

· IT literate with the ability to use new technologies to improve efficiency

· Ability to analyze processes and suggest efficiencies

Experience Required

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

· 2 or more years of related work experience (insurance industry preferred)

· Additional years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of college degree

Diversity in thought and opportunity. Collaborative Culture. Camaraderie and shared responsibility. That’s CIRMA. For over four decades we have empowered our members through financial stability and success. Our delivery of innovative, industry-leading products and services has made CIRMA Connecticut’s number one choice for Municipalities, School Districts and Local Public Entities. CIRMA provides an unmatched alternative to the commercial insurance market by focusing on our members’ satisfaction and loss reduction through deep experience in claim and risk management.

CIRMA’s mission is to empower our municipalities to better manage risk in an ever-changing environment. We deliver on our promise by empowering our employees to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, where integrity and excellence are valued, providing the freedom to contribute to the Connecticut communities we serve.

We remain dedicated to cultivating and promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, where all employees feel fully engaged and are included in our business and purpose, advancing change, and building safer and better communities in which we all live, learn, and work.

CIRMA’S PHILOSOPHY IS TO PROVIDE EXEMPLARY COMPENSATION PACKAGES TO ITS EMPLOYEES. WE OFFER COMPETITIVE SALARIES AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGES, INCLUDING:

· Diverse and inclusive culture.

· Paid health, dental, life, vision and long-term disability insurance plans—some of the most competitive plans in the market.

· Flexible schedules and healthy work/life balance—these are not just trendy buzz words at CIRMA.

· Generous 401 pension plan without employee contributions—we invest in you and your future.

· Paid vacation and holiday time / Tuition Reimbursement / Employer-paid staff develop & training programs—again, we care for and invest in one of our most valuable assets—our employees. EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,197.12 – $89,570.10 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
CCM/CIRMA continues to adhere to the CDC and state guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Haven, CT 06511: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• General ledger accounting in an insurance environment: 2 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location