Senior Statutory 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. 

• Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC), a subsidiary of IPH, has over 50 years of underwriting experience and a history of innovation in the pet insurance industry. IAIC has built a reputation as a trusted and dependable partner. We are a pet-focused underwriter with deep insurance industry experience, offering a product with proven consumer appeal. 

  Job Summary: 

  Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC) is looking for a hybrid Senior Accountant who could work with and analyze large premium and claims data, book journal entries, have a strong understanding of GAAP and STAT, and is willing to take on the responsibilities listed below. 

   

  Job Location: New York, NY - Hybrid 

   

   

  Main Responsibilities:      

  • Assistance with some Statutory Quarterly, Annual statement preparation, including but not limited to the Supplemental Accident and Health exhibits, Schedule F/S, Schedule H, Schedule P, Schedule F. Senior Accountant will need to work with others to ensure he/she is getting all necessary detailed data to complete the assigned components of the statement. 

  • Assists with external and regulatory reviews, audits, and examinations, as needed. 

  • Assist in various projects, analysis, and similar job-related duties as needed and perform all other job functions necessary for the proper management of the department. 

  • Assistance with the completion of state filings and forms. 

  • Responsible for a wide array of routine to complex corporate accounting reporting and analysis. 

  • Review/Prepares journal entries in accordance with STAT and GAAP principles. 

  • Assists with preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual GAAP and/or STAT reporting and closing processes. 

  • Prepare financial statement to work paper support reconciliations. 

  • Prepares and analyzes financial data to ensure accuracy and provides commentary on financial results to improve decision making and financial performance based upon qualitative and quantitative trends. 

  • Prepares and substantiates reconciliation for bank accounts, claim funds, funds held, and other balance sheet and expense accounts as needed. 

  • Performs all other job functions necessary for the proper management of the department. 

  • Mentor and support staff by providing guidance, reviewing work, and fostering professional development. 

   

  Basic Qualifications:   

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance<