Accountant II - FA09AN

We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

This position is within the Accounting Controls group which reports into the Corporate Controllers organization. The immediate focus of this position is to assume daily and month end responsibilities over the cash control processes within Group Benefits (GB) and Property Casualty (PC).

This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in an office in Hartford, CT 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

• Able to perform daily/monthly reconciliation of complex balance sheet accounts for cash suspense and other financial statement line item accounts.
• Complete standard and adhoc journal entries.
• Provide financial controls and balancing support for projects concerning premium, commission, claim processing, and tax reporting as well as supporting both internal and external business partners in treasury, compliance, legal, IT, operations, and various other groups
• Evaluate and improve existing processes, workflows, and procedures ensuring documentation is comprehensive enough to manage the accounts and resolve any issues.
• Support various audit needs including those to support The Hartford's policies, SOX, internal audit, external audit or other regulatory bodies.
• Participate in projects impacting the financial systems which include updates to existing platforms, integration of newly purchased applications, and special projects in result of acquisitions or divestitures.
• Participate in special projects requiring accounting expertise, conducts ad-hoc analyses as needed, and provides solution options;

• Accounting Degree Preferred
• Critical thinking, analytical and quantitative skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently, but also to contribute as part of a team.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with each of our business partner groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data query tools.
• General understanding of Cash Receipts and Cash Disbursements that support Paid Claims and Collected Premiums or Recoveries.
• General understanding of The Hartford's Products, Premium and Claim Cycles a plus.