NuStar Technologies · 1 week ago
Accounting BSA
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $105K/yrNuStar Technologies is seeking an Accounting BSA (Business Systems Analyst) to bridge the gap between accounting and IT teams. The role involves gathering business requirements, supporting system implementation, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
AnalyticsConsultingEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)IT ManagementStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Partner with accounting, finance, and insurance operations to gather and document business requirements
Analyze insurance-specific workflows: policy administration, premium billing, claims accounting, commissions, and reinsurance settlements (ceded/assumed)
Translate business requirements into system designs, process maps, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Support implementation, configuration, and testing of ERP and insurance platforms (e.g., SAP FI/CO, Oracle Cloud, Guidewire Billing/Policy/Claims, Duck Creek)
Design and validate system integrations between policy, billing, claims, and general ledger modules
Create and execute test plans (unit, SIT, UAT); manage defect triage and remediation; support change control
Build and optimize accounting processes for premium recognition, unearned premium reserves (UPR), loss reserves, IBNR, claims payments, and commissions
Implement system logic for reinsurance (treaty/facultative; proportional/non-proportional), bordereaux, and settlements
Partner with actuarial and underwriting on loss ratio, combined ratio, and reserve-related data and reporting
Ensure data completeness, accuracy, and reconciliation across sub-ledgers and the GL
Develop dashboards and financial/insurance KPIs (e.g., written/earned premium trends, loss & LAE, expenses)
Support statutory and regulatory reporting (e.g., NAIC statements, Schedule P, Schedule F) and management reporting
Ensure adherence to GAAP, SAP (Statutory Accounting Principles), SOX, and state insurance regulations
Design and maintain internal controls; support audit requests and walkthroughs for insurance-specific areas
Document end-to-end process controls, segregation of duties, and data lineage across systems
Act as a liaison between Accounting, IT, Insurance Operations, Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, Billing, and Compliance
Facilitate workshops, sprint planning, and stakeholder alignment; manage expectations and timelines
Create and deliver training for end users on enhancements and new features
Maintain process documentation, configuration guides, data dictionaries, and SOPs
Qualification
Required
Partner with accounting, finance, and insurance operations to gather and document business requirements
Analyze insurance-specific workflows: policy administration, premium billing, claims accounting, commissions, and reinsurance settlements (ceded/assumed)
Translate business requirements into system designs, process maps, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Support implementation, configuration, and testing of ERP and insurance platforms (e.g., SAP FI/CO, Oracle Cloud, Guidewire Billing/Policy/Claims, Duck Creek)
Design and validate system integrations between policy, billing, claims, and general ledger modules
Create and execute test plans (unit, SIT, UAT); manage defect triage and remediation; support change control
Build and optimize accounting processes for premium recognition, unearned premium reserves (UPR), loss reserves, IBNR, claims payments, and commissions
Implement system logic for reinsurance (treaty/facultative; proportional/non-proportional), bordereaux, and settlements
Partner with actuarial and underwriting on loss ratio, combined ratio, and reserve-related data and reporting
Ensure data completeness, accuracy, and reconciliation across sub-ledgers and the GL
Develop dashboards and financial/insurance KPIs (e.g., written/earned premium trends, loss & LAE, expenses)
Support statutory and regulatory reporting (e.g., NAIC statements, Schedule P, Schedule F) and management reporting
Ensure adherence to GAAP, SAP (Statutory Accounting Principles), SOX, and state insurance regulations
Design and maintain internal controls; support audit requests and walkthroughs for insurance-specific areas
Document end-to-end process controls, segregation of duties, and data lineage across systems
Act as a liaison between Accounting, IT, Insurance Operations, Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, Billing, and Compliance
Facilitate workshops, sprint planning, and stakeholder alignment; manage expectations and timelines
Create and deliver training for end users on enhancements and new features
Maintain process documentation, configuration guides, data dictionaries, and SOPs
Strong understanding of accounting principles
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Communication and project management skills
Preferred
Experience with data warehouses, ETL, and integration tools (e.g., Informatica, Azure Data Factory)
Accounting Expertise: GL, sub-ledgers, reconciliations, month-end close, revenue recognition, reserves
Insurance Knowledge: Policy lifecycle, billing, claims, reinsurance structures, statutory reporting
Technical Skills: SQL, Excel (advanced), data modeling, APIs/integrations, reporting tools (Power BI/Tableau)
Analysis & Problem-Solving: Root-cause analysis, process re-engineering, control design
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Clear documentation, workshops, cross-functional alignment
Project/Change Management: Prioritization, risk management, change control, UAT coordination
Company
NuStar Technologies
NuStar Technologies provides staffing, recruiting, cloud enablement, ERP implementation, analytics, web solution, and managed services.
Founded in 2013
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase