Accountant-USA-NE

Starr·New York·United States·Accounting & Finance

Starr is hiring a Accountant-USA-NE in New York. Posted 2026-07-07; applications close 2026-09-05 (in 56 days).

Role details

Overview

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you’ll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in maintaining the general ledger and preparing monthly and quarterly journal entries within the required timeframe.
  • Assist in maintaining Workday general ledger database, participating in ongoing enhancements, and discussing/resolving issues with immediate superior.
  • Maintain a spreadsheet for all operating expenses by month, by company, and by department.
  • Reconcile and analyze various balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Assist with bank reconciliations.
  • Responsible for the preparation and reconciliation of all carrier settlement entries including all cash and/or balance sheet entries.
  • Act as a back-up for the intercompany receivable and payable account analyses and in the billing, collection, and/or payment of any balances due.
  • Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financials and management reports.
  • Act as a back-up for preparation of annual federal and state tax packages; preparation and proper filing of various monthly, quarterly, and annual taxation forms and fees and maintain records of schedules of regulatory requirements.
  • Gather and produce general ledger reports and work papers needed to prepare various tax schedules.
  • Assist all departments in the research and compilation of financial information for all audits, legal and tax requirements.
  • Organize and maintain 1099 recipients data and ensure all recipients receive accurate information.
  • Reconcile all premium-related bank accounts and pass the needed entries in order to complete in time for the monthly close.
  • Prepare wire transfer entries for the general ledger.
  • Additional assignments/projects that may be assigned by the Director, Agency Accounting or Comptroller/CFO.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, and we consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first-class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.

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