Job Title: Senior Accountant, Reinsurance

Onsite, Office Location: Houston, Texas

Reports to: Vice President & Reinsurance Controller

Relocation Assistance offered accordingly

We're looking for a skilled Senior Accountant, Reinsurance to support complex accounting, reporting, and control activities tied to our reinsurance programs. In this role, you'll partner across Finance, Reinsurance, Actuarial, Risk, and Audit to help ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and high-quality analysis that supports effective risk transfer and business decision-making.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and analyze reinsurance accounting entries and financial results for monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with US GAAP and statutory accounting requirements
• Review complex reinsurance transactions and help determine appropriate accounting treatment
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, analyses, and supporting documentation
• Support audits, regulatory filings, and internal control activities related to reinsurance accounting
• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide accounting guidance, improve processes, and strengthen reporting quality

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within insurance, reinsurance, or life and annuity environments
• Strong understanding of complex accounting transactions, reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and statutory accounting principles
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with auditors and cross-functional business partners
• CPA or similar professional designation preferred

Additional Information

Job titles may span multiple career levels. Base pay is determined by a variety of factors, including training, transferable skills, relevant experience, business needs, and market conditions. Compensation is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

This job posting outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates to apply even if their experience does not perfectly align with every qualification- you may be a strong fit for this role or other opportunities at American National.

American National offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees' health, financial security, and well-being, including multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, basic life insurance, and health savings accounts. Employees are automatically enrolled in a company-funded 401(k) plan, receive paid time off and holidays, and work in an inclusive, people-first culture that values flexibility, work-life balance, professional growth, and a casual dress environment.