Senior Accountant

HUB International • Brentwood, TN

24d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the timely and accurate execution of general accounting, reconciliation, and reporting functions supporting Specialty Program Group's insurance operations. This role partners closely with the Director of Accounting and cross-functional teams (Underwriting, Collections, Accounting & Compliance Team) to ensure the integrity of financial data, drive process improvement, and support month-end and year-end close activities. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting skills with insurance industry knowledge and the judgment to independently resolve complex reconciling items.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience; insurance, MGA/MGU, or program business experience strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP; familiarity with statutory accounting principles (SAP) a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required; experience with Oracle, Blackline, QuickBooks, or similar ERP/reconciliation platforms preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with internal teams and external carrier/agent partners.
• High degree of integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial information.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or active pursuit of CPA license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations, including bank, premium trust, and intercompany accounts, resolving aged and complex reconciling items.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account analysis in accordance with GAAP and statutory accounting requirements.
• Monitor and manage unapplied cash (UC), unearned commission, and premium receivable/payable balances, coordinating with Underwriting and Collections to clear outstanding items timely.
• Support Blackline (or equivalent) reconciliation processes, ensuring reconciliations are completed within established deadlines.
• Assist with the review of financial statements and management reporting packages, including variance analysis versus budget and prior periods.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies raised by underwriters, agents, or program administrators, escalating complex issues to the Director of Accounting as needed.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and documented procedures over accounting processes; support internal and external audit requests.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Staff Accountants, reviewing their work for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce reconciling exceptions.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• HUB International Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• HUB International Limited is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our career site, complete an application, or participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact the Recruiting Team at [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and should not be used to inquire about the status of an application.
• HUB International Limited participates in E-Verify. Please refer to Our Recruiting Process | Applicant Notices: E-Verify Program for additional information.

What This Job Offers

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