Senior Accountant, Captives

Saved job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

The Senior Accountant will perform operational, transactional and technical accounting activities in accordance with established policy, procedures, and objectives.  Responsible for adherence to quality control standards – both corporate and industry directed.

How You Will Contribute:

Complete monthly journal entries

Review and approve journal entries

Review and approve cash disbursements

Perform full cycle month-end close functions in Agency and ERP systems

Reconcile balance sheet and other accounts monthly and as needed

Run monthly close reporting

Meet strict deadlines

Reconcile bank accounts

Ensure all support for transactions is processed and filed accurately and timely

Prepare submission of documents as required by established controls

Assist with the calculation of ASC 606 / ASC 944 monthly and quarterly entries

Analyze results to verify accuracy of financial package 

Build courteous and successful relationships with various office staff to maintain efficient practices.

Promote teamwork, support, knowledge sharing and a positive attitude in the department and office.

Participate in training opportunities to remain current on industry information, new product development, legislation, coverages, and technology including professional development and continuing education.

Skills & Qualifications to Be Successful:

Strong Financial accounting and analytical skills

Planning/organizing – prioritize and plans work activities and efficient time management

Confidentiality - Maintain confidentiality, remain open to others' ideas and exhibit willingness to try new things

Oral communication – the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates group presentation skills.

Written communication – the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.

Problem solving - Individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully and maintains confidentiality

Quality control – the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Adaptability – the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Ability to complete job tasks and assignments in the required time frame.

Demonstrate attention to detail and a desire to learn the relationship between financial drivers, metrics and reporting

Ability to absorb knowledge quickly

Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office environment, including but not limited to Teams and Word

High proficiency in Excel

3-5 years full cycle general ledger accounting experience

Preferred:

CPA

Insurance industry experience

Knowledge of captive insurance entities, including premium activity, reserves, and regulatory reporting considerations

Knowledge of Excel Power Query

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

Health Benefits : Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance  

Financial Benefits : ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement 

Mental Health & Wellness : Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services

Beyond Benefits : Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. 

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

Recruiting Vendor Disclosure Statement

Brown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies ("Recruiting Vendors"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page.

The Power To Be Yourself   

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.