Finance Assistant – Part-Time Temporary
About The Position
Join a high-growth Insurtech where you’ll keep money moving accurately across payments, claims, and reconciliations while helping sharpen the financial engine behind a modern insurance platform. INSHUR is the embedded insurance powerhouse for the on-demand world. We partner with giants like Uber and Amazon to provide fair, data-backed coverage for the modern workforce. We’re 200 people strong across the UK, US, and Netherlands, using AI as a multiplier to stay ahead of the curve. As our Part-Time and Temporary Finance Assistant you will support the US Finance department with a broad range of accounting operations involving high volume transactions for our MGA and claims management entities. This role is well suited for a tech-savvy and detail oriented professional who is comfortable working across multiple systems and multiple entities. This role reports to the Financial Controller and sits within a team of 11. Working remotely 20-30 hours a week, with the expectation that you'll align to East Coast hours (ET).
Requirements
- 1–3 years of accounting experience — Experience managing financial transactions and maintaining accurate records.
- Advanced Excel skills — Proficient with VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and large datasets.
- Strong attention to detail — Consistently produces accurate and reliable work.
- Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 proficiency — Comfortable working across both platforms.
- Proactive and organised — Takes ownership of tasks and manages priorities effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Insurance or MGA accounting experience — Familiarity with industry-specific accounting processes.
- Sage Intacct experience — Exposure to cloud-based accounting systems.
- Experience with insurance platforms — Knowledge of Velocity, FiveSigma, or policy administration systems.
- Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration qualification — Relevant academic background.
Responsibilities
- Process and reconcile daily cash receipts, credit card payments, and ACH transactions, ensuring accuracy across systems.
- Manage claims payments and cash disbursements, including positive pay, ACH returns, voids, and stop payments.
- Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and customer refund queries in partnership with Customer Operations and Claims teams.
- Maintain accurate policy administration records, including write-offs and transaction clearing activities.
- Support carrier reporting and invoicing to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Assist with month-end close, account reconciliations, and compliance activities, including 1099 preparation and audit support.
- Contribute to process improvements and special projects that enhance operational efficiency and controls.
Benefits
- 25 days of holiday (+5 days after 5 years), 5 sick days and 8 federal holidays
- Medical, dental and vision health insurance plans
- Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
- 13 weeks fully paid parental leave for all new parents, regardless of your gender
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle
- $650 annual training allowance & learning opportunities
- $50 monthly wellbeing
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental health benefits
- Unlimited AI usage with Claude and Gemini
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
