US Senior Accountant (Insurance)

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Job Summary

We are looking for a US Senior Accountant with strong experience in insurance accounting to join our team. The ideal candidate will have solid knowledge of US accounting principles, experience handling insurance-related financial transactions, and the ability to manage accounting activities independently.

This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, supporting month-end and year-end close, and preparing financial reports. The successful candidate should be comfortable working with US-based clients and handling sensitive financial information with a high level of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for US insurance clients.

• Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable, including insurance-related receivables and payables.

• Record and reconcile insurance premiums, commissions, claims, and other insurance-related transactions.

• Monitor and reconcile premium receivables and agency/company balances.

• Review and record insurance commissions and commission payable/receivable transactions.

• Prepare and maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.

• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and account schedules.

• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and unusual transactions.

• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for all accounting activities.

• Assist with audit requirements and provide supporting schedules and documentation.

• Support tax and compliance-related accounting requirements as needed.

• Review accounting entries and ensure transactions are properly classified and recorded.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and documentation.

• Work closely with US-based clients, finance teams, and other stakeholders to address accounting concerns and provide updates.

Insurance Accounting Responsibilities

The role will have a strong focus on insurance-related accounting, including:

• Premium accounting and reconciliation

• Commission accounting

• Insurance receivables and payables

• Claims-related accounting and reconciliations

• Policy-related financial transactions

• Agency/broker accounting

• Carrier statements and reconciliation

• Premium deposits and cash application

• Accrued commissions and expenses

• Deferred and prepaid insurance-related expenses

• Review of insurance-related general ledger accounts

Qualifications

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

• At least 4–6 years of accounting experience, preferably with US accounting exposure.

• Previous experience in insurance accounting, insurance brokerage, or a related financial services environment is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of US GAAP.

• Hands-on experience with bank and balance sheet reconciliations, AP/AR, accruals, and month-end close.

• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and management reports.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

• Comfortable communicating with US-based clients and stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.

Preferred Experience

• Insurance brokerage or agency accounting

• Property & casualty (P&C) insurance

• Commercial insurance

• Insurance premium accounting

• Commission reconciliation

• Carrier statement reconciliation

• Claims accounting

• Experience with insurance management/accounting systems

• Experience supporting US-based insurance companies or brokers

Accounting Software

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• QuickBooks Online

• QuickBooks Desktop

• NetSuite

• Sage

• Xero

• Applied Epic

• AMS360

• Vertafore

• EZLynx

• Other insurance agency management/accounting systems

This role is open to Philippine citizens currently based in the Philippines.

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