Sr. Insurance Accounting Associate

Hyundai Capital America • Irvine, CA

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Insurance Accounting Associate provides accounting and financial reporting support for Hyundai Capital America’s insurance product portfolio and reinsurance activities. The role independently completes assigned accounting processes; supports financial statement audits and KSOX compliance; participates in user acceptance testing (UAT) and product launches; prepares journal entries and supporting documentation; and analyzes financial results and performance drivers. The associate also provides process guidance to less experienced associates and escalates complex issues as appropriate.

The position supports month-end close activities, financial reporting and audit requests, dealer participation and reinsurance programs, account reconciliations, cash forecasting, and insurance product launches and enhancements. It works with internal teams, external program administrators, auditors, actuaries, and other partners.

Requirements

• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, or related activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and U.S. GAAP.
• Working knowledge of financial close processes, account reconciliations, and internal control requirements.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify variances, and research accounting issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, organization, and timely follow-through.
• Communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal teams, external administrators, and auditors.
• Ability to identify and recommend process or automation improvements within assigned areas.
• Ability to provide process guidance to less experienced associates.

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting, insurance, or reinsurance accounting experience.
• Experience with Tableau or similar reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close tasks, including monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries; variance analysis; intercompany tie-outs and allocations; and unclaimed property reporting.
• Coordinate with the external program administrator and external auditors on annual audit requests and preparation of financial statements and relevant footnotes.
• Coordinate with licensing, HCI operations, and external actuaries to prepare annual compliance reporting workpapers, disclosures, MD&A support, and other required memoranda for Arizona, Florida, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
• Serve as a key accounting contact for reinsurance and dealer participation programs.
• Review monthly dealer statements for accuracy and completeness, prepare dealer funding and incentive payments, and validate Assurant trust account activity according to established procedures.
• Prepare assigned monthly general ledger and cash account reconciliations; investigate variances, resolve routine discrepancies, and escalate complex issues.
• Identify and recommend process and automation improvements within assigned activities.
• Support FP&A and Treasury in preparing monthly cash forecasts and provide analysis to inform discretionary deposit decisions for the investment account.
• Support insurance product launches and program enhancements by preparing UAT documentation, executing assigned testing, documenting results, and escalating issues in accordance with KSOX control requirements.
• Provide process guidance to less experienced associates.

Benefits

• Hybrid flexibility: 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.
• Monthly vehicle allowance and vehicle purchase and lease discounts.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer-funded HSA contributions.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting from day one.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Fitness and health resources.
• Leadership programs and career development supporting continuous learning.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off and a company charitable donation in the employee’s honor.

What This Job Offers

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