Accountant

Insurance Agency Accountant – Independent Insurance Agency – Base Salary to 95k/year – Ashburn, VA Our client, a growing independent insurance agency in the Ashburn, VA area, has an immediate need for an Insurance Agency Accountant to join their team. This multi-line agency provides Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, Employee Benefits, Auto, and Home insurance solutions. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting operations and provide leadership to a small accounting team. The position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, family-oriented agency environment with long-term growth potential. Responsibilities Oversee daily accounting operations within an independent insurance agency environment Perform general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, and financial reporting Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement preparation Support forecasting, auditing, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting activities Monitor Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash flow activity, and banking relationships Coordinate with external auditors during annual audit processes Develop and maintain accounting procedures and operational controls to support compliance and reporting accuracy Supervise and support a team of three accounting associates Collaborate with agency leadership and internal departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting Utilize Applied Epic or similar insurance agency management systems for accounting and reporting functions Qualifications 7+ years of accounting or financial experience within the insurance industry Prior accounting experience within an independent insurance agency, brokerage, or multi-carrier insurance environment Experience overseeing or leading accounting staff Strong knowledge of general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting, month-end close, and accounting procedures Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite Experience utilizing Applied Epic or a similar Agency Management System (AMS) Compensation Base salary in the 75k – 95k/year range plus bonus opportunity Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401k with company match Paid time off Employee discount programs Monday through Friday schedule Hybrid work schedule available after initial onboarding period #J-18808-Ljbffr