Cassidy Hirsch
Peoria,IL
Summary
Conscientious, efficient, and organized CPA with years of experience in the Insurance domain. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions. Excellent communicator and works well with individuals at all levels of a corporation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Risk & Financial Analyst
RLI Corp
02.2022 - Current
- Delivered expense insights to IT managers and enhanced the precision of financial reporting
- Initiated process improvements that increased the efficiency of budgeting cycles while also improving accuracy
- Aided in the calculation of the research and development tax credit
- Monitored IT SOX controls to guarantee accuracy and timely completion
- Conducted security reviews on current and potential vendors
Senior Accountant
The General Insurance
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Assisted in the implementation of a new general ledger (Workday)
- Decreased errors and improved efficiency by automating monthly entries
- Prepared annual and quarterly premium tax filings
- Executed monthly reconciliations by researching discrepancies and posting adjusting entries
- Analyzed expenses and prepared accrual and adjusting journal entries
Advanced Staff Accountant
FMC CPAs, PLLC
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Aided int eh audit of more than 30 captive insurance companies
- Completed property and casualty insurance company income tax returns
Reinsurance Accountant
RLI Corp.
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Analyzed financial statements to ensure complete and accurate reporting of various product line's performance
- Prepared and posted standard and specialized journal entries in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Created invoices and billed reinsurers to meet contractual reporting requirements
- Coordinated audit work between the external auditors and the Reinsurance Accounting department
- Responded to internal and external information requests by gathering and analyzing data from multiple sources
- Assisted in the completion of the yearly budgetary process
Auditor
RLI Corp.
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted with audits by developing and documenting narratives, workflows, risk assessments, and testing
- Executed month-end tasks for the Reinsurance Accounting department
- Assisted the Sr. Financial Accountant in updating the format of the statement of cash flows
- Updated and obtained documentation to support RLI's adoption of COSO 2013
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Bradley University
Peoria, IL05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Bradley University
Peoria, IL05-2017
Skills
- Research and data analysis
- General ledger accounting
- Alteryx analytics automation software
- SAP BusinessObjects
- Strong organization
- Excellent attention to detail
- Account reconciliation
- Compiling data
- General ledger entries
- MS office suite
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Budgeting assistance
Timeline
Senior Risk & Financial Analyst
RLI Corp
02.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant
The General Insurance
09.2019 - 02.2022
Advanced Staff Accountant
FMC CPAs, PLLC
04.2019 - 09.2019
Reinsurance Accountant
RLI Corp.
01.2018 - 02.2019
Auditor
RLI Corp.
06.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Accounting
Bradley University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Bradley University
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