Senior Accountant I

Players Health•Edina, MN

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Accountant I is a critical member of a small, high-ownership finance team at a scaling insurance technology company. This is not a role where you maintain what’s already perfect – you’ll be joining at a point where the opportunity to build, improve, grow, and shape how finance operates is real and your impact is immediate. You’ll be the engine behind the general ledger accounting, treasury support, month-end close and financial reporting across our MGA and brokerage operations, both of which have distinct accounting needs. You’ll partner closely with the Corporate Controller and cross-functional teams to drive accuracy, strengthen controls, and help us scale our processes as we grow. The ideal candidate brings solid accounting fundamentals, an interest in or experience with insurance-specific accounting (especially MGA or brokerage flows), and – critically – the mindset of someone who loves to improve how things work and make an impact. If you thrive in environments where you can identify a broken process and fix it, where your ideas are heard and have the opportunity to be implemented, and where the work you do visibly matters to the business, this role is for you. The Senior Accountant I has a compensation range of $90,000 - $105,000, depending on skills and experience. Players Health is a remote-first organization. This role has a preference for candidates located in the Minneapolis, MN area, as some in-person collaboration will be expected. Periodic travel may also be required for team events and development. You will join an organization going through significant growth as well as digital transformation. We instill a mindset of ownership and accountability with all team members, building a “playbook” for best practices – defining expectations to meet the vision and strategy for growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of general accounting or GL experience
Strong understanding of accrual accounting and financial reporting principles
Solid understanding of balance sheet integrity and internal controls
Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations
Proven experience preparing and improving balance sheet reconciliations
Demonstrated ability to identify operational gaps and drive process improvement, not just maintain the status quo
Highly effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
High attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement, accuracy and deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
High integrity and sound professional judgment with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters professionally
Ability to travel occasionally for team events, collaboration, or conferences
Must have a dedicated, safe, and secure remote work environment
Must have the ability to work and be productive in a remote setting
Exceptionally self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously
Proactive communicator across email, verbal, and instant messaging
Willingness to attend virtual meetings, primarily with camera on (we value connection and culture)
Located in or willing to work Central or Eastern Time Zone (see About This Role for location preferences specific to this position)
Must be 18 years or older and work location must be in the United States
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience within an MGA, insurance brokerage, carrier, or insurtech environment
Familiarity with insurance-specific accounting: premium flows, commission structures, bordereaux reporting, and/or carrier settlements
Understanding of the operational differences between an MGA and a brokerage, and how that impact financial reporting
Experience in a startup, high-growth, or scaling company where processes were still being built and you helped build them
Comfort working in ambiguity – you don’t need a perfect playbook to get started; you create one
Track record of taking initiative to improve workflows, reduce manual work, or implement more scalable solutions
Experience collaborating across departments (ops, underwriting, technology, leadership) to solve problems that don’t fit neatly in one function
CPA or CPA-track, preferred
Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
Exposure to treasury or cash management functions
Experience supporting audits and tax filings
Adaptability in a dynamic, evolving environment
Continuous improvement mindset, builder mentality with a focus on automation and scalability

Responsibilities

Manage general ledger accounting activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries (accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, equity, and other standard entries)
Support and execute month-end and year-end close processes, including owning assigned workstreams including preparation and review of financial statements across MGA and brokerage entities
Ensure proper allocation of expenses across departments and business segments to support accurate financial reporting and performance analysis
Maintain and track fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
Prepare and manage prepaid expense schedules and related amortization
Assist with equity accounting and related reporting as applicable
Own the preparation, review, and ongoing improvement of balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of reconciling items
Establish and standardize reconciliation processes, including documentation, support requirements, and review procedures
Identify gaps in existing reconciliations and implement best practices to strengthen the control environment
Lead clean-up of legacy accounts, documentation of procedures (SOPs), and implementation of standardized
Support treasury operations, including cash management, bank activity monitoring, and coordination of payables
Support financial reporting processes, including variance analysis and management reporting
Assist with tax compliance activities, including gathering data for filings and supporting external tax advisors
Maintain documentation and audit trails to support internal controls and external audit requirements
Support external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and responding to auditor requests
Contribute to the design and implementation of accounting processes within NetSuite, including GL structure, workflows, and reporting
Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased efficiency across accounting operations – and take initiative to implement them
Partner with Accounts Payable and other teams to ensure proper coding and recording of transactions
Perform other duties as assigned