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.

Job Summary
Entry level professional accounting position within Bond and Specialty Insurance Claim Operations.
Under Moderate Supervision, performs professional accounting work to ensure current, accurate and complete financial information. Prepares and compiles routine financial analysis and reports. 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 manager.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
Prepare, evaluate and complete less complex financial activities for various lines of business including journal entries and account reconciliations. Compile financial data for variance analysis and reporting of results against expectations. Perform less complex analysis. Prepare and maintain less complex components of work papers (i.e. supporting documentation for accounting exhibits). Assist in analysis of business changes, including making recommendations and performing less complex assignments. Utilize appropriate tools to obtain data necessary to support financial analysis and create financial transactions. Responsibilities may include extracting and analyzing data. Prepare, evaluate and complete components of less complex internal management based financial reporting, consistent results with corporate policies and standards. Prepare, evaluate and complete less complex components of external financial statements including, but not limited to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), SEC and STAT (Statutory Accounting Principle). Prepare, evaluate and complete less complex analyses to support financial/business plans, budget and forecasts for the organization. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Associates Degree or 2 years related work experience required.

Education, Work Experience & Knowledge
BA/BS in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience preferred.

Recent college graduate or up to a maximum of three years of accounting and/or finance experience.

Working knowledge of accounting theory and practice. Working Knowledge: Understands basic principles and terminology in order to understand and solve simple problems.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
1. Professional written and verbal communication skills required to present data and to respond to oral and written instructions.
2. Communicates with claim professionals, business partners, co-workers and Senior Management without jeopardizing business and professional relationships.

Proficiency in MS Excel and Word required.
Working knowledge of MS Access a plus.
Attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Able to work in a team environment



Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies
Intermediate time management skills. Demonstrated intermediate interpersonal skills. Demonstrated intermediate communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements
Operates standard office equipment (Frequently) Sitting (can stand at will) (Frequently) Use of Keyboards, Sporadic 10-Key (Frequently)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.
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