Manager - Program Accounting

Skyward Specialty

1d • $105,000 - $135,000 • Remote

About The Position

In conjunction with the Director of Program Accounting, the Accounting Manager is responsible for the monthly close for the insurance entities. This includes creating month end journal entries, internal management reporting, including the analysis and interpretation of data, systems and data flows, maintenance of the general ledger and support of the finance control environment.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills to manage daily responsibilities
• Must have strong math and analytical skills
• Detail oriented; able to multi-task; enjoy fast paced environment
• Technical aptitude for multi-systems
• Solid understanding of GAAP and STAT
• Demonstrate an understanding of the business operation, objectives, and metrics
• Propose ideas for efficiencies and streamlined processes
• Work cohesively in a team-oriented environment with other financial staff, underwriting, sales, and actuarial staff
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-tasking environment, with minimal direct supervision
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft financial application products
• Must be able to analyze complex data and prepare a variety of reports
• Expresses objectives, procedures, results, and business impacts clearly and logically in both written and verbal form
• Consistently identifies issues, root causes and makes business-focused recommendations
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
• Experienced professional with 4-5 years’ experience in corporate accounting and general ledger

Nice To Haves

• P&C insurance and statutory reporting experience preferred
• Supervisory experience a plus
• A highly organized individual is required

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month end close and manage the preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Prepare monthly transfers
• Review general ledger items for accuracy and completeness
• Review, analyze, report, and interpret financial reports
• Prepare and approve monthly Blackline reconciliations
• Assist with preparation of audit work papers
• Perform various projects and analysis as required
• Work collaboratively with the actuary, underwriting and claims departments
• Assist in general staff training and development
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• health and welfare benefits
• tuition and professional certification assistance
• 401k savings
• elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• child bonding leave
• other employee assistance

What This Job Offers

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