General Ledger Accountant

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.

We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands. 

Pets Best, a subsidiary of IPH, offers pet insurance and wellness plans for dogs and cats in every state. Founded in 2005 with a mission to provide access to comprehensive animal healthcare at an affordable price, Pets Best delivers flexible coverage, an easy claims process, and excellent customer service. 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to support the financial operations of our Managing General Agent (MGA) business. This role manages general ledger activities, month-end close, and revenue recognition processes in compliance with ASC 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting and reconciliation skills, hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), and a solid understanding of MGA operations and insurance-related revenue. This role will require collaboration with Finance process owners (e.g., Tax, Treasury, Cash, General Accounting), account reconciliation reviewers, and Pets Best leadership team.

Main Responsibilities:    

• Apply ASC 606 guidance to revenue streams including policy fees, commissions, and other carrier/broker arrangements in accordance with company policy and applicable accounting standards.
• Manage and maintain deferred revenue schedules within D365 or integrated reporting tools.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure contracts are appropriately interpreted for revenue treatment.
• Ensure accurate timing of revenue recognition, especially for multi-element contracts and variable consideration.
• Review bi-weekly/monthly payroll journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Post payroll JEs into the general ledger system, ensuring alignment with payroll registers and internal controls.
• Reconcile payroll-related GL accounts including wages, benefits, and tax liabilities.
• Coordinate with HR and payroll providers on adjustments, errors, or compliance issues
• Manage accounting  for affiliate servicing contracts including tax, service fees , and treasury related transactions
• Reconcile various accounts including working with Controllership process owners to ensure general ledger accounts are reconciled in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Reconcile commission and fee-based revenue from carrier statements and ensure proper cut-off and completeness
• Collaborate with underwriting and operations teams to validate revenue inputs
• Ensures the completeness and accuracy of all reports, forms and data provided to internal and external clients/customers.
• Assists management in applying financial data and analysis to solve administrative and operating problems
• Assist in transition of Pets financial processes from Synchrony environment to Microsoft Dynamics 365, including general ledger, cash receipts, account reconciliations, and reporting processes.
• Process governance including process maps, risk and control assessment documentation related to Pets accounting processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
• 3 - 5 years Accounting / Finance experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• General Ledger integration required
• Intermediate Excel Skills
• Audit experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage tight deadlines, organize, and prioritize work independently
• Superior quantitative and analytical skills
• Efficiency, exhibited through strong financial and analytical skills
• Demonstrated skills and capabilities in critical thinking, complex problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:   

• D365 UAT
• Experience in financial services and/or insurance industries
• Experience in financial analysis
• Oracle GL experience
• Demonstrated team player with ability to use personal influence and credibility to achieve results through cross-functional collaboration
• Experience working in a fast-paced, changing environment

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All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:

• Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Personal Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Pet friendly office environment
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Pet Insurance
• On the job training and skills development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)