Accounting Specialist - Eatontown, NJ/Hybrid

Crum & Forster (C&F) provides market leading property & casualty, accident & health, specialty and standard commercial lines insurance solutions. A true underwriting company, we have a 200-year history of helping our customers manage risk with laser-focused expertise, integrity and discipline. Our people are empowered to make decisions and problem-solve with you smartly and swiftly. Our annual gross written premium is 6.2 billion. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A+" (Superior) by AM Best.

Our most valuable asset is our people. We have 3000 employees, and locations throughout the United States and India. With our employee-first focus, the Company is consistently recognized as a great place to work, earning multiple workplace and wellness awards, including the Great Place to Work® Award, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents, Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials, and many others.

C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings. For more information about C&F, please visit our website: www.cfins.com

Since 2000, Crum & Forster’s Accident & Health division (A&H) has offered a diverse portfolio of specialty insurance and reinsurance products nationwide. We place a strong focus on product development and creative distribution methods, along with excellent client service and support.

In addition to our robust domestic portfolio, which spans both special risk and medical solutions, A&H works on an international basis through various partnerships. Our global capabilities provide our partners with even broader flexibility in underwriting solutions.

The qualities and capabilities of Crum & Forster Accident & Health demonstrate our philosophy of building meaningful, long-term partnerships and our dedication to providing alternative strategies in an ever-changing insurance market.

Information about the Role, Line of Business and Team:

The Operations department within Crum & Forster’s Accident & Health division is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support core accounting functions for the business. This is an entry-level accounting role that works with internal teams, including Underwriting, Actuarial, Claims, Compliance, and IT, as well as external business partners. The role is designed for someone building foundational accounting experience and requires attention to detail, organization, curiosity, and the ability to manage recurring responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment.

What you will do:

• Assist with recurring accounting activities, including preparation of journal entries, reinsurance statements, and period-close support
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and bank reconciliations
• Support internal and external audit requests by gathering and organizing requested documentation
• Process payments and support related documentation and follow-up, as needed
• Participate in the documentation and improvement of assigned financial and operational processes
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships across functional teams to help resolve issues and support department deadlines
• Provide backup support for other functions within the accounting unit and assist with ad hoc assignments, as needed

What YOU will bring to C&F:

• Foundational accounting knowledge and an interest in continuing to build accounting skills
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Curiosity, accountability, and pride in work product
• Motivation to produce accurate, high-quality work and follow through on assigned responsibilities
• Ability to read and interpret complex information with moderate supervision
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Requirements:

• High school diploma required, Bachelor’s in accounting or finance preferred.
• 3+ years of equivalent work experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience required, Tableau is a plus
• Microsoft Word, Outlook and Power Point experience

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous 401K employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• A core C&F tenet is owning your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
• We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community
  

At C&F you will BELONG

If you require special accommodations, please let us know. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require special accommodations, please let us know. Belonging at C&F, is a mindset. It’s about fostering a culture of inclusion and connection, where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive and where our social impact efforts help strengthen the communities where we live and work.

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Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws.  Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $44,000.00 to a maximum of $64,600.00. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.

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