Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting - Hybrid

Selective Insurance Company of America • Short Hills, NJ

12d • $92,000 - $127,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Position monitors and analyzes general ledger accounts, financial statements, and reports. Supervises or performs major account analysis. Ensures accuracy in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), and the company’s policies and procedures. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Prior exposure to accounting systems with knowledge of GAAP and SAP
• Proficiency with MS office applications, particularly Excel
• Excellent evaluation skills and troubleshooting abilities
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Five or more years of financial accounting experience

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation preferred (required for upward mobility)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation, review and coordination of quarterly and annual SEC filings (Forms 10-Q and 10-K).
• Prepares and reviews monthly account analysis and reconciliation
• Establishes, interprets and analyzes complex accounting records of financial statements
• Creates journal entries and adjustments
• Assists with preparation of financial statements
• Prepares analytical review of financial statements during closing process
• Handles field questions concerning financial results
• Performs monthly financial close and financial statement preparation
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts
• Assists and provides support with annual external audit and budget processes
• Ensures integrity of financial statements. Ensures financial statement compliance with GAAP, company policies and governmental requirements

Benefits

• Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life.
• These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off.
• Additional details about our total rewards package can be found by visiting our benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees