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 Accountant - Boston , Massachusetts, United States

Job Information
Posted by: Liberty Mutual Group 
Hiring Entity type: Insurance 
Work Authorization: Not Specified for United States
Position Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 
Compensation: ******
Benefits: See below
Relocation: No relocation assistance provided 
Position Functions: Accounting
 
Travel: See below 
Accept candidates: from anywhere 
Languages: See below 
Minimum Education: See below 
Minimum Years Experience: See below 
Resumes accepted in: English
Cover Letter: No cover letter requested
Job Code: 01746 / Latpro-1767329 
Date Posted: Jul-23-2008
State, Zip: Massachusetts, 02108

Description

Liberty Mutual Agency Markets, a business unit of Liberty Mutual Group, consists of property/casualty and specialty insurance carriers that distribute their products and services primarily through independent agents and brokers. The companies of Liberty Mutual Agency Markets provide a broad array of core property and casualty products, including a comprehensive set of personal and commercial coverage, which are available in most states. As of December 31, 2007, Liberty Mutual Group had $94.7 billion in consolidated assets, $82.3 billion in consolidated liabilities and $25.9 billion in annual consolidated revenue. Liberty Mutual ranks 94th on the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. corporations based on 2007 revenue, and is the sixth-largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2006 direct written premium. Liberty Mutual Group today employs over 41,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world.

Advance your career at Liberty Mutual - A Fortune 100 Company!

When you enter finance and accounting position at Liberty Mutual, you will find the same dynamic environment and challenges as within other organizations. Yet you will find something more: an opportunity to apply your analytic and technical skills to a company renowned for its integrity and focus on developing its employees' careers.

As an Accountant, you will conduct complex assignments involving maintaining ledger accounts and developing financial statements and reports

Responsibilities:

* Prepare complex financial reports utilizing a broad knowledge of accounting policies and procedures.

* Prepare and/or input general ledger entries by utilizing set procedures and various accounting systems.

* Research complex accounting treatment and policies by utilizing available technology and other resources.

* Research and resolve complex reconciling issues and discrepancies; take corrective measures to prevent.

* Provide customer service to internal and external groups.

* Review financial reports for accuracy and ensure timely preparation.

* Prepare analysis and be prepared to provide explanations for unusual and/or inconsistent trends.

* Suggest process improvement initiatives and provide solutions to enhance current processes.


Requirements

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business (or equivalent accounting experience)

* 1 - 5+ years of related experience

* Broad knowledge of accounting practices and procedures

* Understanding of statutory accounting fundamental and related financial statements

* CPA preferred

Benefits:

We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

· 401K and Company paid pension plan

· Medical coverage

· Dental coverage

· Paid time-off

· Pay-for-Performance

· Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance

· Discount fitness memberships

· Flexible spending accounts

· Tuition reimbursement

· Vision care coverage

· Work/Life resources

· Credit Union membership

· Employee and Dependent life insurance

· Disability insurance

· Long-term care insurance

Overview:

We believe strongly that commercial success can be achieved in a manner consistent with principles and ideals that bind us together as one company, that set us apart from our competitors, and that in the end will allow us to say we have succeeded commercially by doing the right thing the right way.

We believe that the Company's success is inextricably linked to our employees' satisfaction and success: satisfaction that they work for an industry leader committed to improving safety, satisfaction that they work for a company that does the right thing, and satisfaction that the company will reward them for their contributions and provide opportunities for personal growth and success.

We believe our employees take pride in knowing that they help people live safer more secure lives everyday.

Responsibility. What's your policy?

 

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