Who We Are

For over 70 years, Glatfelter Insurance Group has believed in doing the right thing for our clients, agents, communities and associates. This founding principle has enabled Glatfelter to grow from the kitchen-table, one-man-operation as it began, to one of the largest managing general agencies in the U.S. with nearly 500 associates across the country, a distribution network of over 4,500 independent brokers and more than 30,000 clients. It is what drives us to innovate—the desire to deliver the best for our clients. Founded as The Glatfelter Agency, which is still in operation, the program basis of Glatfelter Insurance Group, Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services (VFIS), was founded in 1969. Throughout the years, Glatfelter has expanded to include specialized program business inclusive of public entities, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and religious organizations. Glatfelter provides their insureds with comprehensive insurance solutions including property, casualty, life insurance, and more. In 2018, Glatfelter joined American International Group (AIG) and is now part of the AIG family.

About the Position

Glatfelter Insurance Group is seeking a Sr. Accountant for our corporate finance department who will supervise the operations of the department through the exercise of professional accounting skills applied to various functions and through the direction, training, counseling and evaluation of direct reports. This role will communicate with insureds, agents and brokers regarding timely payment of their accounts and perform various accounting and record keeping duties related to the processing of customer payments. The role prepares, processes and records daily bank deposits and provides various customer account analyses to agents, insureds and brokers. The position will also reconcile all cash/check receipts, corresponds and communicates with associates and clients regarding customer accounts.

This position is required to be onsite at our Leader Heights, York, PA office.

What We’re Looking For

BS in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of seven (7) years experience in industry or public accounting.
Property/Casualty insurance industry familiarity or experience preferred.
Numerical/analytical ability required for accounting problem solving.
Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, with associates, clients and other business contacts.
Preference for activities involving accuracy, attention to detail and timely completion.
Preference for work involving establishment, maintenance and documentation of policies for internal accounting control.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and interpret and follow guidelines and procedures.
Desire to maintain and expand level of technical skills and professional demeanor.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation of company financial statements as assigned.
Responsible for the preparation of monthly/quarterly divisional budget versus actual variance reports as assigned.
Responsible for cash management analysis, reporting and reconciliations.
Works with Director, Finance and Accounting to establish, implement, maintain, and document policies and procedures for an efficient and effective system of internal accounting control to assure the integrity of accounting information and the safeguarding of company assets.
Assists Director, Finance and Accounting in the planning, coordination and preparation of divisional, corporate and consolidated budgets. Provides technical assistance to managers in the preparation of sales, operating, capital and personnel budgets.
Assists Director, Finance and Accounting preparation and documentation for year-end adjusting, closing, reversing and consolidating entries.
Takes advantage of opportunities for professional growth and continued education.
Maintains a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor in the performance of duties.
Keeps the Director, Finance and Accounting and closely advised regarding the performance of duties.
Performs other duties as required.

Why Choose Glatfelter?

Glatfelter is honored to have been named a Best Place to Work in PA since 2005. We are proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most - your health care, savings, financial protection and wellbeing. In addition to 17 paid holidays, (which includes a personal holiday and mental health and wellness day) we provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family, and volunteer needs.

We believe in fostering our associates' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for associates to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. We have a tuition reimbursement program for eligible associates to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Glatfelter Insurance Group to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories. At Glatfelter, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability.

Glatfelter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Job Grade: 10

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