Senior Accountant-Accounting Manager

Zendrive

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of daily Accounting Operations:

Own and manage daily accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, GL, payroll processing, Treasury and budgeting functions, cash management and forecasting, financial flux analysis, balance sheet reconciliation, and assisting in tax filings and compliance.
Monitor and analyze accounting data and work closely with external consultants to produce financial reports and statements
Establish, implement and enforce financial controls and operational infrastructure
Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
Prepare detailed and well-supported journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP to support month-end close, always executing timely and accurate close procedures.
Reviews current processes and collaborates with other departments to streamline processes, data integrity, and administration.

Oversee all activities related to our insurance team:

Review reinsurance contracts/agreements and apply parameters to accounting of transactions; ensure all recorded transactions are in-line with the reinsurance contract
Build and maintain relationships with accounting departments of brokers, insureds, and reinsurance carriers
Work with cross-functional teams to confirm monthly earned premiums from Loss Control Reports
Communicate proactively with insurance brokers and reinsurance carriers to field questions, collect premiums, and identify payment issues
Manage monthly Bordereau/data feed submissions to carriers
Record all invoices/bordereaux with premium, losses, commission, brokerage, etc.
Send monthly Invoices, statements, and reports to customers
Conduct monthly and yearly premium reconciliations for each insured
Coordinate payments to and from customers, carriers, insureds, brokers, and premium finance companies each month

Qualifications/Skills

4 -8 years of accounting experience with increasing responsibilities
Experience in the insurance industry is a prerequisite; Prior MGA / Agency / InsurTech experience will be highly regarded
Knowledge of US GAAP, including basic accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations with an ability to communicate technical accounting issues to team members.
Knowledge of applicable insurance industry standards and regulations
Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data and prepare clear, concise financial reports for complex accounting concepts.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and accuracy
Comfortable working across time zones and with team members residing in various geographic locations
Knowledge and strong prior experience with spreadsheets and financial reporting tools
Bordereau management/data feed experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree
CPA is a nice-to have