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Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination: Progress.<br><br>As an <strong>accounting and financial reporting specialist </strong>on the Reinsurance Accounting team, you'll execute and account for low to medium-complexity reinsurance contracts. You'll prepare journal entries and account reconciliations and perform company close analysis. In this role, you'll monitor contract, accounting, and financial reporting changes, while maintaining compliance with internal SOX controls and state insurance department requirements. In addition, you'll collaborate with a various departments and business units, providing expertise to internal and external customers alike. You'll use professional accounting and financial reporting concepts and apply company policies and procedures to complete accounting and financial reporting responsibilities.<br><br>In addition to the minimum requirements for the role, the candidate must meet requirements to work in the General Ledger. Those General Ledger requirements include the completion of Principles of Accounting I and II -or- Financial Accounting I and II.<br><br><strong>Remote work allowe</strong><strong>d with occasional travel required if based outside the Cleveland, OH area.<br><br></strong><strong>Must-have Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or related field of study (e.g., Finance) and a minimum of 2 years of accounting work experience.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Skills<br><br></strong><ul><li>Knowledge of reinsurance and /or statutory accounting</li><li>Experience with quota share and XOL Reinsurance Programs</li><li>Exposure to schedule F/ other regulatory reporting</li><li>Working knowledge of Excel and SQL</li><li>Experience with Workday, Prima XL or other reinsurance system, SAP BusinessObjects</li><li>A strong desire to enhance processes, drive efficiencies, and foster innovation within our organization<br><br></li></ul><strong>Compensation<br><br></strong><ul><li>$59,600 - $79,500/year depending on position level </li><li>Gainshare bonus up to 24% of your eligible earnings based on company performance and position level<br><br></li></ul><strong>Benefits <br><br></strong><ul><li>401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%</li><li>Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care</li><li>Wellness & mental health programs</li><li>Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance</li><li>Paid time off, including volunteer time off</li><li>Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability</li><li>Parental & family leave; military leave & pay</li><li>Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups</li><li>Career development & tuition assistance</li><li>Onsite gym & healthcare at large locations</li><li>Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2024 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.<br><br></li></ul>Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2025 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.<br><br>Equal Opportunity Employer<br><br>Sponsorship for work authorization for foreign national candidates is not available for this position.<br><br>For ideas about how you might be able to protect yourself from job scams, visit our scam-awareness page at https://www.progressive.com/careers/how-we-hire/faq/job-scams/<br><br>

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