Segment Accounting Manager

INSURICA INC•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for all accounting functions associated with the segment of INSURICA related to NAS Risk Solutions, LLC (NAS) Insurance Pool System Management. NAS has several administrative agreements with several entities under Inter-local Pool agreements: PCAT, PCAL, CPAT, and other related agreements, which require full Insurance Company accounting management, including, but not limited to, G/L, Cash Management, Investing, Claim Payments, Vendor Invoicing, UPR, and Loss Reserve oversight, Reinsurance management, YE Audit completion, and Actuarial oversight.

Requirements

Reading, writing, and verbal skills sufficient to understand and communicate complex documents/information
Strong PC skills, with a focus on the Microsoft suite of products (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.), as well as the ability to effectively utilize agency management systems
Strong understanding of GAAP with the ability to perform technical research
Solid understanding of intercompany eliminations and consolidations
Highly organized and analytical, with strong attention to detail
Ability to successfully meet required deadlines
Ability to work within a fast-paced, changing priority environment
Self-motivated, with the initiative to prioritize and be self-directed
Regular and punctual attendance is required, including a commitment to facilitate month-end processes
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both colleagues and managers, across all levels
Ability to promote, and maintain a team environment, willing to find accommodating solutions for our customers, companies, and the Agency
Ability to successfully adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as maintain strict confidentiality
7-9 Years of previous technical accounting experience preferred
3-5 Years of public accounting experience preferred
2-4 Years of previous experience managing or leading financial teams
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Business with current CPA designation desired
Prior experience with Insurance Accounting Standards

Responsibilities

Direct the Pool and NAS Accounting processes through the monthly general ledger close process, ensuring balance sheet and income statement accounts are reconciled and deadlines are met
Direct the Pool and NAS Accounting daily operating processes
Complete Pool Insurance-compliant consolidated financial statements with comparisons to the prior year, and related financial activities through NAS financials
Participate in the annual budget process and monthly forecasting for multiple entities/departments through coordination with branch leadership
Assist in the evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards
Drive the annual audit for the pools, including the actuarial support data.
Provide support to GL and Accounts Payable teams to ensure accounting transactions are properly recorded
Review and challenge existing processes for efficiency and accuracy to gain opportunities
Oversee monthly financial analysis for NAS and Pool Insurance and related activities with NAS with timely responses to questions from NAS leadership
Assist in the selection of new/replacement accounting and ancillary systems to support a fast-growing business environment
Maintain current process documentation and ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and being followed
Willing to teach/train to assist with the professional development of the accounting team
Provide a confident leadership presence, demonstrating a positive outlook and motivating employees, by promoting individual excellence and achievement, as well as a team concept
Participate in position-appropriate seminars and other training to develop and maintain knowledge and skills