Oliver James · 16 hours ago
Accounting Manager – Insurance Brokerage
Oliver James is a Property & Casualty insurance brokerage seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations. The role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing premium and commission accounting, and leading a team to drive process improvements.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Manage monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting in compliance with GAAP
Oversee premium receivables, carrier payables, commission accounting, and revenue recognition
Prepare management reports, analyses, and financial summaries for leadership
Maintain internal controls, support audits, and ensure regulatory and trust accounting compliance
Supervise and develop accounting staff while driving process improvements and operational efficiency
Partner with finance and operations leadership to streamline workflows and resolve accounting issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
6+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of GAAP, premium and commission accounting, and trust accounts
Experience with agency management and accounting systems (e.g., Applied Epic, AMS360, QuickBooks, NetSuite)
Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and communication abilities
Preferred
Insurance brokerage or P&C industry experience strongly preferred
CPA or similar certification
Experience in a high-growth or acquisitive brokerage environment
Company
Oliver James
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