Accountant

OverviewFM Global is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM Global helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles.Summary:This position performs complex routine and non-routine accounting work including compilation, consolidation, or analysis of financial statements to support management decision making. As new regulatory requirements or organizational issues arise, this position conducts analysis on the new rules or requirements and identifies the effects on accounting policies, practices, and procedures.Schedule & Location:This position is based in Johnston, RI and follows a hybrid work model. Employee is expected to be working out of the office 50% of the time with the flexibility to work from home 50% of the time. Mondays and Tuesdays are required on-site days, weekly.Responsibilities

Prepares moderately complex reports on a timely basis, including monthly GAAP and/or statutory requirements to support understanding and reporting of the company’s core financial results; prepares appropriate commentary or explanations relating to issues/information of particular interest; uses judgment to determine which issues/information warrant closer attention.

Conducts investigations of accounts, if needed.

Develops solutions to complex problems which require regular use of ingenuity and innovation.

Works is performed without appreciable direction.

Exercises latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would results in expenditure of large amounts of company resources.

Conducts complex analysis of financial data/systems/processes and prepares reports and supporting financial information to respond to accounting management’s information needs, new regulatory requirements, or business issues as they arise.

Determines the best approach and methodology, collects data, conducts complex analyses, and interprets the results to assess the impact on the organization, policies, processes, or procedures to maintain compliance or improve operating efficiency or effectiveness.

Incorporates new technology to provide on-going, sustainable information and analysis support to the business as applicable.

Contributes to internal training in areas of subject matter expertise such as interpretation of regulations or utilization of financial systems to improve the technical skills of other accounting staff; mentors and provides technical instruction to junior staff to improve individual capability.

Serves as consultant to management.

Participates in accounting component of projects to develop or enhance financial systems, processes, and protocols; may include conducting research on regulatory changes or assessing financial processes to identify opportunities for improvement; involves developing an understanding of new situations or regulations and identifying opportunities for integration with existing systems, processes or protocols.

QualificationsRequired Education:Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting is required.Highly Preferred Education:Professional certification (CPA, CMA) or master’s degree preferred!Required Work Experience:3-5+ years of general accounting/financial reporting experience (preferably in the insurance industry) is required.Highly Preferred Work Experience:5+ years of general accounting/financial reporting experience (preferably in the insurance industry) is preferred.Required Skills:

Advanced knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated project management skills, ability to multi-task.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Proficient with financial systems and standard software applications including but not limited to; PeopleSoft, SAP; [Advanced] Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word.

We are hiring for one of two levels for this role. Level 1 (Accountant III) will have 3-5 years of experience and the hiring range is $76,200-$109,500 USD, or a Level 2 (Accountant IV) will have 5+ years of experience and the hiring range is $85,800-$123,300 USD.The final salary offer will vary based on individual education, skills, and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FM Global’s comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, generous health, and well-being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time off allowances and much more.FM Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.Please note that full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with FM Global in the U.S. and a condition of FM Global office entry in Canada. Further, all FM Global visitors, including external candidates interviewing onsite for open positions, are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and show proof of vaccination.Location US-RI-Johnston# Positions 1Work Location Works from an office locationEmployee Type RegularCategory Accounting/Finance - AccountingMin USD $85,800.00/Yr.Max USD $123,300.00/Yr.