Senior Accountant, Captives

Brown & Brown Insurance•Daytona Beach, FL

10d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will perform operational, transactional, and technical accounting activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and objectives. The role is responsible for adhering to corporate and industry-directed quality control standards. The position involves monthly and quarterly accounting activities, month-end close, account reconciliations, reporting, and analysis, while meeting strict deadlines and supporting accurate transaction documentation. The Senior Accountant also builds productive relationships across office teams, promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing, and participates in training and continuing education to stay current on industry information, products, legislation, coverages, and technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Office environment, including Teams and Word.
High proficiency in Excel.
3–5 years of full-cycle general ledger accounting experience.
Strong financial accounting and analytical skills.
Ability to plan and organize work, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and remain open to others’ ideas and trying new things.
Clear and persuasive oral communication skills, including group presentation skills.
Written communication skills, including proofreading, effective presentation of numerical data, and interpretation of written information.
Problem-solving skills, including timely identification and resolution of problems and skillful gathering and analysis of information.
Attention to quality, accuracy, and thoroughness, including monitoring one’s own work.
Adaptability in a changing work environment, including managing competing demands and unexpected events.
Ability to complete job tasks and assignments within required time frames.
Attention to detail and interest in understanding the relationship between financial drivers, metrics, and reporting.
Ability to absorb knowledge quickly.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
Insurance industry experience.
Knowledge of captive insurance entities, including premium activity, reserves, and regulatory reporting considerations.
Knowledge of Excel Power Query.

Responsibilities

Complete monthly journal entries.
Review and approve journal entries.
Review and approve cash disbursements.
Perform full-cycle month-end close functions in Agency and ERP systems.
Reconcile balance sheet and other accounts monthly and as needed.
Run monthly close reporting.
Meet strict deadlines.
Reconcile bank accounts.
Ensure transaction support is processed and filed accurately and on time.
Prepare document submissions required by established controls.
Assist with calculating monthly and quarterly ASC 606 and ASC 944 entries.
Analyze results to verify the accuracy of the financial package.
Build courteous and productive relationships with office staff to maintain efficient practices.
Promote teamwork, support, knowledge sharing, and a positive attitude in the department and office.
Participate in training and continuing education to remain current on industry information, product development, legislation, coverages, and technology.