Accounting Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:The Accounting Manager – Insurance is responsible for the monthly close, Statutory and management report preparation and daily accounting tasks and reconciliations as well as valuable communication with various levels of customers and management.Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Executes and is primarily responsible for month-end close procedures, accounting journal entries, intercompany transactions and reconciliation of general ledger accounts on a timely and accurate basis for one or more of our insurance companies.Analyzes account balances, investigate unusual items and discrepancies, determine necessary adjustments and complete reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to maintain proper up-to-date supported account balancesLeads in the preparation of monthly internal financial statements and various Statutory statement filings with respective state regulators. This includes schedule preparation and review for the Annual Statement and Quarterly filings.Assist in identifying manual processes for automation to improve efficiency. Identify process improvement opportunities, including those related to automation using available technologiesAssists in the design, documentation and implementation of processes and controls and key metrics required for internal and external audits as well as be responsible for all SOX controls assigned.Refines and manages the control process ensuring all significant balance sheet and income statement accounts are reconciled and thoroughly reviewed monthlyAssists with the annual audit and quarterly review process and works closely with external auditors to complete audits and reviewsCollaborates with other accounting team members and the broader accounting team on project goalsMaintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societiesMentors accounting staff and business users on Microsoft GP, Prospero, W-Desk and accounting concepts, techniques, technology and processesPerforms other activities, duties and assignments as needed or requestedRequirementsInsurance Accounting experience requiredExperience leading a team of at least 3 requiredBachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience7+ years' progressive accounting responsibility; working with a general ledger package; working with transactional and subledger systems; month-end close and financial statement preparationAbility to manage/supervise and develop staff level employeesExperience in troubleshooting and resolving reconciliation, ledger and reporting issuesAbility xhyhwjd to multi-task and learn quicklyAbility to self-start and research independentlyAbility to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful mannerExcellent oral and written communication skillsAttention to detail and organizational skillsStrong sense of accountability, comfortable making recommendations and taking accountability for outcomesWorking knowledge of transactional systems such as Microsoft GP, Prospero, Power BI, and SapiensKnowledge of best internal control practices and GAAPAbility to meet deadlines in a multi-priority, fast-paced environment both independently and within a team environmentAbility to identify and define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and recommend solutionsComputer skills including knowledge of Microsoft OfficeIntermediate to Advanced skills in Excel