What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounting Analyst (Insurance / Reinsurance) position at West Bend Insurance Company?
Company Overview
Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.
Job Summary
In this role, you’ll take ownership of sophisticated reinsurance accounting activities, serve as a subject matter expert, and help shape how we continuously improve our processes.
Work Location
This is not a remote position. Candidates who are located within 50 miles of our West Bend office location will work a hybrid schedule (at least 3 days/week) for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced reinsurance or insurance accounting professional who enjoys digging into complex transactions, improving processes, and mentoring others? Join our Reinsurance team as a Senior Reinsurance Analyst, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient reinsurance accounting while partnering closely with finance, actuarial, and business stakeholders. In this role, you’ll take ownership of sophisticated reinsurance accounting activities, serve as a subject matter expert, and help shape how we continuously improve our processes.
Key Contributions
- Lead the analysis and processing of complex reinsurance transactions, including premiums, losses, recoverables, and settlements
- Oversee reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting related to reinsurance agreements
- Serve as a subject matter expert on reinsurance accounting standards and internal controls
- Prepare documentation and support audits and regulatory reviews
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and lead implementation efforts
- Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and support strategic initiatives
- Mentor and develop Reinsurance Analyst I and II team members
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning related to reinsurance
Capabilities that Matter
- 4–6 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a strong focus on insurance or reinsurance
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial systems
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and lead initiatives
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
What Sets This Role Apart?
This is an opportunity to step into a visible, influential role where your expertise matters. You’ll work on meaningful, complex reinsurance activities, collaborate across teams, and help elevate both processes and people.
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Salary Statement
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$115,000.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
Benefits
West Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:
- Medical & Prescription Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and Accidental Death & Disability
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates
- Bonus eligible based on performance
- West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.
EEO
West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.
Salary : $100,000 - $115,000