Junior Statutory Accountant

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

. Support the monthly, quarterly and annual statutory financial close process for the company's insurance entities .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeWilkes-Barre • Pennsylvania • United StatesJunior💰 $50,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statutory accounting principles and GAAP, with strong analytical skills for financial statement analysis and regulatory compliance. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data manipulation, with a focus on property & casualty insurance accounting.

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Statutory Accounting PrinciplesFinancial Statement AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical SkillsRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial ReportingJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationData ManipulationStatutory Financial CloseRegulatory FilingsProblem-SolvingBalance-Sheet AnalysisIncome-Statement Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailClear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaborationIntellectual Curiosity

Tools & Technologies

SQLPythonPower BI

Industry Keywords

Property & Casualty InsuranceStatutory ReportingInternal ControlsAuditsRegulatory Examinations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the monthly, quarterly and annual statutory financial close process for the company's insurance entities
Prepare quarterly and annual statutory statements and related regulatory filings and schedules
Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting accounting documentation
Prepare account reconciliations, investigate differences and ensure reconciling items are resolved timely
Develop an understanding of differences between statutory accounting principles (SAP) and GAAP and their effects on financial statements
Assist with balance-sheet and income-statement analysis, including explanations of significant period-over-period movements
Collaborate with Statutory Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Collections, IT, and business leaders on reporting and accounting matters
Assist with internal and external audits and regulatory examinations
Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and statutory accounting requirements
Develop knowledge of accounting areas affecting a property & casualty insurer, including premiums, losses and loss adjustment expenses, reserves, reinsurance, acquisition costs, expenses, investments and tax
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related discipline.
Good understanding of fundamental accounting concepts, financial statements and regulations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Microsoft Excel and data manipulation skills (e.g., SQL, Python, Power BI)
Ability to organize work effectively and meet deadlines, particularly during quarter-end and year-end reporting periods
Clear written and verbal communication skills and comfort asking questions when something does not make sense
Willingness and ability to learn new accounting concepts and systems
Ability to work collaboratively while managing assigned responsibilities independently
Interest in developing expertise in property & casualty insurance accounting and statutory reporting
Prior statutory accounting and insurance industry experience desirable but not required
Ability to work in one of the company's offices 3 days per week
Candidates are expected to participate independently in interviews; unauthorized recording, transcription, AI note-taking, or AI interview assistance tools may not be used during interviews without prior approval

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in-office
Competitive pay
Generous PTO
Medical, dental & vision starting day one
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Longevity bonuses
Strong development path within insurance finance
Hands-on experience in statutory accounting, regulatory reporting, insurance operations and financial analysis