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Selective Insurance Company of America

Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting - Hybrid

full-time•Short Hills•$92k - $127k

Summary

Location

Short Hills

Salary

$92k - $127k

Type

full-time

Experience

5-10 years

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About this role

About Us

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.


Overview

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.


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

Qualifications

  • 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
  • CPA designation preferred (required for upward mobility)

Total Rewards

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.

The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.


Pay Range

USD $92,000.00 - USD $127,000.00 /Yr.
Additional Information

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences – and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

For Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

What you'll do

  • The Senior Accountant is responsible for the preparation, review, and coordination of quarterly and annual SEC filings, as well as ensuring the accuracy of financial statements in compliance with GAAP and company policies. This role also involves supervising major account analysis and performing monthly financial close and statement preparation.

About Selective Insurance Company of America

At Selective, we maintain a commitment to provide unique insurance solutions that help keep the families and businesses of our communities protected. We know that no two customers are the same. That’s why we work closely with our independent agency partners to determine their specific coverage needs, so we can deliver business and personal insurance fit for their unique lifestyles. Backed by our unique programs, products, and value-added services, Selective policyholders can have proper piece mind knowing that what’s most important to them is well protected. By working with customers every step of the way, we guarantee a highly personalized insurance experience. That’s what it means to Be Uniquely Insured. Are you interested in applying for a job at Selective? Here is what our process looks like! Selective has many opportunities for talented individuals to join our team. If you apply to Selective, please know that Selective’s Talent Acquisition team thoroughly vets candidates through a screening and interview process that will always include a verbal conversation with a recruiter. All recruiting email correspondence from actual Selective recruiters comes from an Selective.com address – anything different should be considered suspicious. At no time will we ever ask you to provide personal financial or banking information before your first day.

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As a Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting - Hybrid at Selective Insurance Company of America, you will: the Senior Accountant is responsible for the preparation, review, and coordination of quarterly and annual SEC filings, as well as ensuring the accuracy of financial statements in compliance with GAAP and company policies. This role also involves supervising major account analysis and performing monthly financial close and statement preparation..

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The Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting - Hybrid position at Selective Insurance Company of America is based in Short Hills, New Jersey, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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