Interim Senior Insurance Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, an insurance company, located near Downers Grove, IL (Hybrid role: 3 days in office), is looking for a Senior Insurance Accountant to join their team.

Insurance accounting experience required! 

This role will be responsible for transactional accounting related to premiums, commissions, and losses that feed into statutory reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and analyzes general ledger transactions and batches by gathering financial data and using appropriate systems
• Provides back up assistance for daily accounting tasks such as deposits, invoice entry, billing and collections, prepaid and deferred items, or fixed assets
• Initiates wire and ACH transactions and prepares bank transactions as well as assists in escheat process
• Reviews and reports on monthly close checklist items within required timeline and provide backup where necessary on close items and is responsible for modifications to the close checklist to support financial statements
• Manages aspects of the annual audit by working closely with external auditors and staff to complete open item requests

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving reconciliation, ledger and reporting issues
• Insurance industry knowledge and a working knowledge of insurance systems preferred
• Ability to multi-task and learn quickly
• Attention to detail and organizational skills

If you, or someone you know is interested, please apply today!

\nCompany Description

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.

Company Description

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.