"Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence."

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.

Along the way, we’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion.

Today, the Berkley brand comprises more than 60+ businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. Led by our Executive Chairman, founder, and largest shareholder, William. R. Berkley, and our President and Chief Executive Officer, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., W. R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned to respond to opportunities for future growth.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

The Financial Analyst will manage prepaid and fixed asset accounting activities, including transaction processing, depreciation and reconciliation, business unit support, tax and compliance assistance, vendor maintenance, and participation in special projects.

• Code prepaid and fixed asset purchase, sale and retirement transactions in the fixed asset system.
• Record distributions of laptops to business units from the BTS WIP inventory.
• Post fixed asset depreciation allocation to business units.
• Complete monthly prepaid and fixed asset reconciliations including:
o Reconciliation of fixed asset ledger to general ledger
o Reconciliation of prepaid detail to general ledger
o Reconciliation of fixed asset and prepaid clearing accounts to general ledger.
• Communicate with business unit personnel to respond to questions and issues regarding prepaid and fixed asset activity
• Assist WRBC corporate tax personnel with requests for fixed asset and depreciation reports.
• Assist with the 1099 compliance procedures including: IRS TIN matching, duplicate supplier consolidation, and withholding mismatch report research.
• Perform vendor update in a back-up role to facilitate timely vendor changes as needed
• Maintain effective workflow processes to accomplish objectives of the position
• Participate in special projects as required

• Advanced skills in Excel and Oracle reporting with the ability to analyze results.
• Competencies in Microsoft Excel, Word, & Outlook with exposure to automated, complex ledger systems.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to schedule tasks and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of associates with responsive suggestions and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting from four year college or university.

Common Competencies:
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to manage competing demands; accepts criticism and feedback and implements changes; changes approach or method to best fit the situation
• Focus on Results – Pursues commitments and deadlines until completion; recognizes and acts on opportunities; takes responsibility for outcomes.
• Problem Solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
• Language Skills – Ability to read analyze and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations; ability to write business correspondence and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors/managers, accounting colleagues, corporate clients and other employees.
• Analytical and Computer Skills –Ability to analyze and compare data; ability to learn and use changing technology and communicate best practices.
• Planning and Organizational skills– Attention to detail and accuracy while working on multiple tasks.