Accounting Intern

Come grow with James River Insurance!

James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.

At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of being recognized the past 5 years as one of The Top Workplaces USA.

James River Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in two specialty property and casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.

Job Summary

The intern will provide administrative support to the James River Accounting department. Responsibilities include payment of invoices, filing and scanning documents and responding to interdepartmental e-mails. Tasks also include assisting staff with various projects while maintaining daily production standards in a fast paced, time sensitive environment.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
• Utilize word processing, spreadsheet applications, and scanning programs to provide administrative support to Accounting department
• Perform general office duties including scanning, copying, data entry, and filing
• May coordinate responses to requests regarding claims checks
• Set up new employee expense files
• Print and mail outgoing correspondence
• Assist with employee expense reimbursement system
• Assist with accounts payables and receivables
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet researching
• Prior experience in scanning documents using Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent data entry skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team
  
  

Experience And Education

• High School degree required
• Associates Degree or college coursework in Accounting
• Previous experience in an insurance environment preferred
  
  

Please note that this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future H-1B sponsorship.