Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Core Specialty Insurance Services, Inc. is an insurance organization seeking a Senior Accountant to support its Operational Accounting team. The role focuses on financial close, reconciliations, accounts receivable, cash application, audit support, insurance-related transactions, and process improvement while partnering with internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
- Research and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
- Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and supported by appropriate documentation
- Analyze accounts receivable balances and aging trends
- Investigate unapplied cash, aged balances, and customer account discrepancies
- Partner with business stakeholders to resolve complex receivable-related matters
- Monitor and support cash application and reconciliation activities
- Support accounting for premiums, commissions, ceded activity, and other insurance-related transactions
- Assist with operational accounting activities related to programs, settlements, and other complex transactions
- Prepare audit-ready schedules and support documentation
- Respond to internal and external audit requests
- Assist with SOX, control, and compliance-related activities
- Maintain documentation supporting key accounting processes and controls
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce manual effort
- Assist in the development of standardized procedures and documentation
- Participate in system implementations, process enhancements, and special projects. Leverage Excel and reporting tools to automate recurring tasks and analyses
- Partner with Accounting, Finance, Operations, Billing, Claims, and other functional teams
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff when appropriate
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Experience in operational accounting close work
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proven ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
- Must have good working knowledge of US GAAP accounting Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables
- 3+ years accounting experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position
- Working knowledge of General Ledger Systems such as Workday preferred but not required
- Insurance experience is a plus
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus
Benefits
- Hybrid/remote work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurances
- Short- and long-term disability
- Company match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Wellness program
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