Financial Consultant

Company: Travelers Insurance
Location: Hartford
Posted on: July 1, 2020

Job Description:

Company Information Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. Target Openings 1 Job Description Summary Under Moderate Supervision, responsible for conducting and documenting moderately complex financial/ accounting/expense analysis assignments. Position does not manage others. Moderate Supervision: Incumbent performs standard and routine assignments independently to conclusion; unusual problems which may require exceptions to procedures or processes are referred to the supervisor. This position will be responsible for the financial analysis and collection of Second Injury receivable balances. Preparation and submission of reimbursement requests to the Second Injury Fund. Perform financial reconciliation of claim files and balance sheet accounts. Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities Prepare, evaluate and validate moderately complex internal and/or external financial and operational reports, both routine and ad-hoc. Perform analysis and interpretation of trends and variances in business performance, interacting with cross functional peers on limited basis. Validate analyses. Identify and use appropriate tools to obtain and compile moderate to complex data necessary to support advanced financial reports and analysis. Synthesize and present exhibits, results, observations, recommendations to direct manager, team members and/or cross functional peers. Complete moderately complex financial activities for various lines of business including journal entries and account reconciliations implementing necessary corrections. Complete moderately complex components of external financial statements including, but not limited to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), SEC and SAP (Statutory Accounting Principles). Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Minimum of 1 year of related experience. Education, Work Experience, & Knowledge Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting preferred. Typically 2+ years of related experience. General knowledge of Financial Analysis concepts and processes. General Knowledge: Possesses sufficient knowledge to perform most work in normal situations. Job Specific Technical Skills & Competencies Working knowledge of the insurance business. Intermediate analytic skills. Working knowledge of accounting practices and principles. Intermediate data utilization skills to access and gather data, including a basic understanding of what the data represents. Intermediate written and verbal communication skills. Intermediate time management/ prioritization skills. Basic ability to solve problems and suggest solutions to problems. Takes responsibility for decisions and actions. Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook). Intermediate project management skills. Ability to identify customers needs and take appropriate action to meet those needs. Ability to work well in tight timeframes and deadlines. Intermediate skill/competency level: demonstrates solid knowledge and ability; can apply the competency with minimal or no guidance, in the full range of typical situations. Requires guidance handling novel or more complex situations. Environmental / Work Schedules / Other Operates standard office equipment (Frequently) Sitting (can stand at will) (Frequently) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.

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