Accounting Operations Expert (Insurance)

Gratia • Chicago, IL

1d • $30 - $60 • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a senior accountant and process optimization expert for a project-based engagement with one of the world's largest international Managing General Agents (MGAs). Working directly with the finance leadership team, you will step into a distributed U.S. accounting group to untangle complex reconciliations, modernize the month-end close, and introduce AI and automation to legacy workflows. This role is about challenging how the work is done, not just turning the crank. The cleanup work involves complex MGA accounting, historical catch-ups, and untangling legacy processes. You must be proactive in uncovering inefficiencies, questioning existing processes, and proposing solutions.

Requirements

• Deep experience in the insurance sector is required, with specific knowledge of MGA/delegated authority models, premium trust accounting, and carrier reporting being a massive advantage.
• Strong grasp of complex accounting frameworks (CPA/CA preferred) with the ability to untangle legacy reconciliation issues.
• Proven track record of optimizing finance and accounting workflows.
• Highly proficient in Excel with a demonstrated ability to apply automation or AI tools to finance workflows.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training (Lean Six Sigma) is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the claims accounting area, executing complex catch-up work, resolving historical discrepancies, and establishing clean go-forward processes for premium trust and claims funding.
• Shadow the team through month-end close and day-to-day operations to map existing workflows, identify bottlenecks, and recommend efficiency improvements in how data flows between the MGA and carrier partners.
• Leverage advanced Excel, automation tools, and AI capabilities (such as Copilot Pro) to eliminate manual data entry and streamline cross-system reporting (e.g., high-volume bank reconciliations and bordereaux reporting).
• Act as a thought partner to finance leadership, providing technical accounting context while driving a culture of continuous improvement across teams in San Diego, Dallas, New York, and North Carolina.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior