Accountant II

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial data and reports


• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and subsidiary ledgers


• Analyze accounts and investigate discrepancies; recommend and implement corrective actions


• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements


• Perform accounting tasks related to premiums, commissions, taxes (including premium tax and sales/use tax), and abandoned property


• Coordinate and process 1099 reporting


• Assist with annual audits and state examinations, including preparation of supporting documentation


• Support payment processing and banking transactions


• Assist with commission processing, including monthly and annual profit-sharing calculations


• Identify transactions subject to sales and use tax and ensure proper reporting


• Provide support on special projects and process improvement initiatives


• Serve as backup for other accounting functions and assist in training junior staff

Requirements

•  2+ years of experience in accounting, preferably within P&C insurance


•  Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting


•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel


•  Strong attention to detail and accuracy


•  Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines


•  Effective verbal and written communication skills


•  Ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and resolve discrepancies


•  Collaborative team player with a customer-service mindset

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field


• Familiarity with insurance accounting, statutory reporting, or regulatory filings


• Experience supporting audits and regulatory examinations


• AIAF designation (or progress toward designation) preferred


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on process efficiency


• Public accounting experience a plus but not a requirement