Staff Accountant

Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. ​ ​ About Role **Staff Accountant** We are looking for a highly motivated staff accountant to join our US Finance team.  The ideal candidate will support the accounting department by performing day-to-day accounting tasks, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring accuracy in financial records. This position will require you to have a broad understanding of basic accounting principles, great attention to detail, strong sense of urgency, and excellent communication skills. **Primary Responsibilities** * Record and reconcile daily cash transactions across multiple bank accounts * Process and record employee T&E expenses, ensuring proper coding and ledger reconciliation * Monitor, process, and accurately post AP card expenses to appropriate GL accounts * Record various journal entries and assist in maintaining the general ledger * Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities * Prepare financial reports and schedules as needed * Assist with audit preparation and documentation requests * Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies * Maintain organized financial records and documentation * Assist in other accounting projects which includes cross collaboration with other teams in the Finance Department and help evolving our processes * Manage workload efficiently by organizing, prioritizing, and executing tasks in a timely and high-quality manner * Represent the Finance team with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to excellence **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in accounting required * 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience * CPA preferred or desire to obtain CPA license * Understanding of Accounting and Financial Reporting principles and practices * Strong Microsoft Excel skills * Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work * Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team * A strong sense of urgency, with the ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment * Solid analytical acumen * Legally authorized to work in the US