Experience

Berkley Program Specialists (a Berkley Company)

• Senior Accountant

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  • Perform both Direct and Reinsurance accounting, reconciliation and reporting. Including affiliated reinsurance coordination• Monthly reporting of account currents and settlement of open balances on a timely basis both Direct and Reinsurance. • Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, supporting schedules and analysis, meeting all due dates per closing schedule.• Analyze and reconcile bank statements and internal general ledger accounts (including analysis and… • Perform both Direct and Reinsurance accounting, reconciliation and reporting. Including affiliated reinsurance coordination• Monthly reporting of account currents and settlement of open balances on a timely basis both Direct and Reinsurance. • Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, supporting schedules and analysis, meeting all due dates per closing schedule.• Analyze and reconcile bank statements and internal general ledger accounts (including analysis and resolution of reconciling items).• Monitor and code cash settlements.• Responsible for the accuracy of results for assigned programs and contracts.• Prepare analysis and utilize reporting tools to obtain information from the general ledger and/or financial data warehouse as required to assist with the reconciliation and analytic duties related to position.• Assist in preparation of Schedule F and other reinsurance reporting.• Assists in the support of internal and external audits/examinations and SOX. Show more Show less



Sompo Canopius

• Senior Accountant

  • Oct 2016 - Feb 2018

  • Assist in preparation of monthly Statutory and GAAP Financials statements, including quarterly and annual fillings with the NAIC • Reconcile bank and investment accounts and manage investment account process• Process accounts payable transactions and review employee expense reports • Assist in preparation 1099’s annual and use sales tax returns• Prepare quarterly and annual data for public CPA to income tax calculations• Reconcile and analyze various assets and liability… • Assist in preparation of monthly Statutory and GAAP Financials statements, including quarterly and annual fillings with the NAIC • Reconcile bank and investment accounts and manage investment account process• Process accounts payable transactions and review employee expense reports • Assist in preparation 1099’s annual and use sales tax returns• Prepare quarterly and annual data for public CPA to income tax calculations• Reconcile and analyze various assets and liability accounts including fixed assets, prepaid expense and accounts payable• Assists in preparation and monitoring of expense budget Show more Show less



Monitor Liability Managers (a W. R. Berkley Company)

• Staff Accountant

  • Jun 2005 - Oct 2016

  • Responsible for the quarterly and annual Statutory and GAAP financial close and statements• Develop and document policies and procedures for Statutory financial statements and internal monthly financial report • Maintain documents and journal entries to accurately close the corporation’s monthly books in accordance with GAAP• Sustain and reconcile general ledger accounts and related subsidiary ledgers to support financial reporting • Produce year-end work papers and… • Responsible for the quarterly and annual Statutory and GAAP financial close and statements• Develop and document policies and procedures for Statutory financial statements and internal monthly financial report • Maintain documents and journal entries to accurately close the corporation’s monthly books in accordance with GAAP• Sustain and reconcile general ledger accounts and related subsidiary ledgers to support financial reporting • Produce year-end work papers and provide analysis for Income Statements and Balance Sheets• Organize allocation entries to assist in the completion of legal entity trial balances• Maintain Fixed Asset system and update new acquisitions and disposals to ensure the safeguarding of all assets• Document monthly reconciliation processes and procedures for all assigned accounts• Review outstanding items for bank accounts• Process accounts payable including vouchers, checks and ACH processing, mailing, and vendor inquiries• Provide timely follow up on outstanding items to obtain payment and prepare reconciliations Show more Show less



TCF Bank

• Supervisor

  • Dec 2003 - Mar 2007

  • Authorized key holder • Promoted and sold accountant services to potential clients • Responsible for opening and closing bank• Assisted clients with customer services inquiries and resolutions • Supervised and directed a team of 2-3 individuals