Samuel Brej
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Accomplished Accountant with solid background in accounting principals and practices. Excelled in investment accounting, gaining a strong understanding of how different investments function and how they are reported. Achieved a promotion within a year due to outstanding performance in reconciliation and reporting. Demonstrates exceptional time management and Excel proficiency, alongside mentoring roles, showcasing both hard and soft skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant II, Investment Accounting
Great American Insurance Group
05.2024 - Current
- Reconciling bank activity and investment data with the ledger on a monthly basis for two of the Company's large and complex portfolios.
- Prepare investment related reporting on a quarterly and annual basis for the NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners, a regulator of insurance companies).
- Help to create and maintain security deposits required by the States that the Company does business in, allowing me to work closely with trading, legal, treasury, and state insurance departments.
- Act as supervisor to the co-ops working in Investment Accounting, taking part in interviewing candidates and assisting with their day-to-day responsibilities.
Accountant I, Investment Accounting
Great American Insurance Group
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Reconciled bank activity and investment data with the ledger for 5-6 of the Company's small and simpler portfolios.
- Prepared investment related reporting on a quarterly and annual basis for the NAIC for these smaller portfolios.
- Excellent performance of these responsibilities led to promotion in one year.
Intern
Great American Insurance Group
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Gained experience working in 3 different departments within the Company, SEC Reporting, Corporate Accounting, and Investment Accounting.
- In SEC Reporting, assisted with preparing the Company's form 10Q and 10K by proofreading and preparing schedules.
- In Corporate Accounting, assisted with preparing tax accounting entries, reviewed subsidiary financial data, and preparing quarterly and annual reports.
Education
BBA - Accounting And Finance
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04-2023
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Financial Reporting
- Account Reconciliation
- General Ledger Entries
- Proficient in Excel
- Excellent time management
Timeline
Accountant II, Investment Accounting
Great American Insurance Group
05.2024 - Current
Accountant I, Investment Accounting
Great American Insurance Group
05.2023 - 05.2024
Intern
Great American Insurance Group
08.2019 - 04.2023
BBA - Accounting And Finance
University of Cincinnati
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