Forensic Accounting Analyst

Who we are

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance in approximately 70 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets and manage risks.

We're also committed to making a positive difference for our colleagues and in the communities where we work and live. We encourage colleagues to give back to the causes they care most about, supporting these efforts through our Volunteer Time Off and Matching Grants Programs.

Get to know the business

General Insurance is a leading provider of insurance products and services for commercial and personal insurance customers. It includes one of the world's most far-reaching property casualty networks. General Insurance offers a broad range of products to customers through a diversified, multichannel distribution network.

About the role

Picture yourself building a successful career at AIG working alongside other talented, highly motivated individuals committed to reaching our goal of becoming the world's leading insurance provider. We believe that our success depends on building a world class team. If you would like to be a part of our team, we invite you to consider putting your talents to work with the Commercial Property Forensic Accounting Team. Claims at AIG are a combination of different functions, business divisions such as General Insurance, and Global Claims, which makes us unique at AIG. Our specialized functions are delivering on AIG's promise to our customers, our clients, our shareholders, and each other. Thanks to our global network of highly-skilled professionals, we can mobilize experts from around the world to provide reliable, responsive claims service wherever and whenever our clients need it.

As a claims professional, you are respected for your deep accounting expertise. You balance the needs of multiple stakeholders, making sound decisions using data, analysis, experience, and judgment, along with a risk mindset. Ultimately, you take ownership for key outcomes.

We are recruiting for a highly motivated individual to join our AIG Forensic Accounting Unit. This is a great opportunity to join a team that is striving to be the best forensic unit in the industry.

In addition, you will:

• Utilize accounting principals and techniques to obtain, interpret, record, and analyze a variety of data from all business types to assist in the quantification and the measurement of commercial business insurance claims.
• Work with a team and supervisors and be mentored during the introduction of forensic accounting or the further development of their forensic experience
• Work with insureds, attorneys, public adjusters, agents and brokers to resolve issues.
• Manage litigation files with proper direction.
• Must be detailed oriented, have problem solving skills, be self-motivated, proactive, and have forward thinking skills.
• Some travel may be required

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor Arts or Science degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Possess a solid knowledge of accounting and auditing theory and application of accounting and business theory.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and working experience of MS Office program, including Excel.
• CPA preferred or pre-requisites to sit for the CPA Exam.
• Strong interpersonal skills, effective time management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical tools and a candidate that can assist in presenting conclusions in precise, accurate, and usable forms to allow decision makers to make informed decisions.
• Proficient computer skills.

For positions based in Jersey City, the base salary range is $53,000-$80,000. For positions based in New York City, NY the base salary range is $67,000-$80,000. In addition, the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we're proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: AIG Benefits Overview.

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A look at our Benefits

We're 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. We provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family and military needs. For example, our "Giving Back" program allows you to take up to 16 hours a year to volunteer in your community. Our global mental health and wellness days off provide all colleagues with a paid day off to focus on their mental health and wellbeing.

We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. We have a tuition reimbursement program for eligible colleagues 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. 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 such as sexual orientation. At AIG, 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. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

To learn more please visit: https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

AIG 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 send an email to [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Functional Area:

CL - Claims

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

Relocation Provided: No

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