Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant , who will be based in our Chicago office. 

The Impact You Will Have   

This role bridges IT and Accounting, supporting the Financial close and closing team within North American entities. The analyst will manage regulatory data call submissions, interpret data requirements from state insurance departments and industry bureaus, and build automated reports using tools such as Power BI and other reporting tools. The role requires strong collaboration across actuarial, underwriting, claims, finance, and IT teams to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with P&C regulatory requirements. In addition, the role includes general accounting responsibilities such as financial statement preparation, audit coordination, and compliance with statutory and IFRS standards. 

Some of your specific responsibilities could include:   

• Lead end-to-end regulatory and industry data call submissions (e.g., NAIC, ISO, NCCI) 

• Gather, validate, and reconcile financial, underwriting, claims, and exposure data from multiple systems 

• Convert regulatory and internal data requirements into structured, automated reports 

• Develop and maintain reporting solutions using Power BI, Excel, and other reporting tools 

• Deliver ad hoc reports and data analyses to internal stakeholders 

• Monitor data call schedules and ensure timely, accurate submissions 

• Process payments for assigned assessments across legal entities 

• Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations 

• Monitor changes to regulatory reporting requirements and ensure compliance with accounting policy and regulatory agencies 

• Data quality standards within the team to meet regulatory requirements and internal reporting needs 

• Maintain documentation of methodologies, assumptions, and data sources used in reporting 

• Archive records to satisfy audit and statutory requirements 

• Assist internal clients (e.g. other departments) with reports, research and other activities 

• Key contact for other functions regarding accounting results, processes, and internal controls.

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

• 1-3 years experience in Financial Statement preparation  

• 1-3 years experience working for an international organization  

• 1-3 years experience in insurance accounting experience, including knowledge of US statutory and GAAP accounting principles.  Knowledge of IFRS is a plus 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting , or Actuarial Science/Data Analytics preferred 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, VBA/macros) and strong skills in SQL for querying and validating large datasets  

• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (ie Power BI)  

• Familiarity with insurance data structures (policy, claims, exposure, reinsurance) and regulatory submission systems (NAIC, state DOI, ISO, NCCI)  

• Experience with data warehouses/ETL tools (ie Alteryx) and programming knowledge for automation and analytics  

• Experience in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve business processes and decision-making is preferred  

The annualized base pay range for this role is $64,400 - $97,371. The annual base salary range represents a nationwide market range. The actual salary for this position may be above and will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate. The base pay is just one component of the AzC total compensation package.  As part of our comprehensive compensation and highly rated benefits programs, employees are also eligible for annual performance-based cash incentive awards.

What’s in it for you? 

Let’s care about everything that makes you, you 

We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.  We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working.  Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us. 

Let’s care for your financial wellbeing 

We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension. 

Let’s care for your opportunities to progress 

From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered. 

Let’s care for life’s twists and turns 

From our support for flexible working, health and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits), to helping people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. We've got your back. 

Let’s care for our society and our planet 

With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry and our clients. 

Care to join us? 

Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise of Allianz Group, insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, and special risks. Our customers include top consumer brands, financial institutions, industry leaders, the global aviation and shipping industries, as well as family-owned and medium-enterprises. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind farms, infrastructure projects and film productions. Our clients trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services, and seamless claims handling. Allianz Commercial helps customers to prepare for what's ahead.

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At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow. 

People with disabilities: 

We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed.  If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email agcsglobalcareers@allianz.com

Recruitment Agencies: 

Allianz Commercial has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Allianz Commercial does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm.

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