Sr Accountant - Life Insurance - Florida at Lost Dutchman Search

FLORIDA - Tampa Bay/Palm Harbor/Seminole/Clearwater/St Pete
Sr Accountant - Life & Annuity Insurance
Remote – discretionary bonus up to 20%

REQUIRES CURRENT/RECENT INSURANCE CARRIER ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE

We're assisting this relatively new Life & Annuity insurance group in their search for an insurance accountant at the senior level. We’re targeting a minimum of 5 years’ experience in either a Life or P&C corporate accounting unit with solid technical skills and an eye for detail and project management. This is a ground floor growth opportunity with high visibility. Will be the point lead for Statutory Reporting and will have a major role in current financial package integrations. Will report to wonderful hiring manager/Director of Finance who is known for their relationship building skills.

This Director is specifically looking for an individual who is well-seasoned enough in insurance finance who can step in and be their right-hand. This hire must have a deep understanding of the nuances of insurance finance. We’re looking for this Sr Accountant to step in and help build the Finance Team from the ground up which would include- setting up all policies, procedures, integrate new accounting systems including a new statutory reporting system and “anything and everything included in setting up a professional Finance and Accounting Team”.

We're looking for a self-directed individual who will work collaboratively who will jump onboard to assist in the goal of bringing this entire project to its live date and getting this area up and running as smoothly and quickly as possible.

A Brief Overview of Responsibility Highlights:

Assist in audits
Reconcile bank accounts/deposits and respond to bank inquiries
Code invoices/set up new accounts/make reconciliations/perform closings
Maintain the GL - balance sheets/income statements/cash flow
Assist in GAAP reporting

Lead Statutory Reporting
Coordinate maintenance/upgrades/enhancements of accounting software system
File required tax forms

Looking for someone who works well with others in a team setting who can work independently, has a collaborative spirit and foremost - brings a customer centered focus.

This role will require superb Microsoft Office Suite skills and a 4-year degree.

Additional information:

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus of up to 20%.

Culture is team centered and collaborative - almost a family environment.

Benefits include: FSA, Parental leave, Education reimbursement, 12 paid holidays, 401K match 100% for the first 3% and then 50% for the next 2%, unlimited PTO is self-managed, medical is 61% employer paid for employee, dental and vision are 50% employer paid for employee.

Jeanine Drahota, Lost Dutchman Search
"Mining for insurance talent, exclusively"