Senior Staff Accountant PIMS

 

Senior Staff Accountant PIMS

 

What you will be doing:

This position reports to the Controller and is an integral part of all aspects of an insurance entity’s finance department.

This position requires the development of timely and accurate routine accounting and financial reporting. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, managing the full accounting cycle, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes. Additionally, this position will be responsible for preparing financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and quarterly and annual NAIC statutory financial statements.

The position is responsible for creating journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, investigating/resolving reconciling items and making recommendations relative to accounting of assets, liabilities and expenditures.

This position demands a strong understanding of insurance accounting principles and an ability to balance the demands of multiple deadlines and to adjust priorities when required to achieve those deadlines.

The individual must possess strong business acumen and professionalism to internal and external customers. This position must exercise independence in managing workload while exercising good judgment about elevating questions or key issues, as required.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting – 65%

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.

• Prepare and post journal entries for all transactions, preparation of financial statements, supporting schedules, and reconciliations.

• Assist in compiling and reviewing financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide explanations to management for significant differences.

• Oversee investment transactions, wire transfers, and cash management activities in coordination with banking institutions.

• Work with finance and claims teams to ensure alignment and data integrity across reporting functions.

• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual NAIC financial statements and other regulatory compliance activities.

Accounts Payable – 25%

• Oversee invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliation of AP accounts to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Prepare and distribute manual checks on a biweekly basis, ensuring compliance with internal controls and payment schedules.

• Maintain effective communication with vendors to resolve payment issues, discrepancies, and inquiries.

• Identify and implement enhancements to streamline AP workflows and reduce processing time.

Additional Duties – 10%

• Participate in year-end audit assistance, process improvement initiatives, staff training assistance and department meetings.

• Other duties may be assigned.

​Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience - 4 or more years

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

 

Required Certifications/Licensing

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance related

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Month-end close

• Journal entries

• Financial analysis

• Financial statements

• Excellent analytical, documentation and communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Sage Intacct (preferred)

• Experience with Workday

Preferred Experience:

• Insurance accounting experience, including strong understanding of insurance accounting principles and financial practices

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Ability to excel in a smaller organization and a remote working environment

Education:

• CPA preferred

 

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time 

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines 

• Attention to detail 

• Operate computer programs and software 

• Ability to co