Accounting Manager – P&C Insurance Brokerage
Overview
The Accounting Manager oversees day-to-day accounting operations for a Property & Casualty insurance brokerage, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective management of premium, commission, and carrier accounting. This role combines technical accounting expertise with team leadership and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.
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Oversee premium receivables, carrier payables, commission accounting, and revenue recognition.
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Prepare management reports, analyses, and financial summaries for leadership.
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Maintain internal controls, support audits, and ensure regulatory and trust accounting compliance.
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Supervise and develop accounting staff while driving process improvements and operational efficiency.
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Partner with finance and operations leadership to streamline workflows and resolve accounting issues.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
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6+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
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Insurance brokerage or P&C industry experience strongly preferred.
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Strong knowledge of GAAP, premium and commission accounting, and trust accounts.
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Experience with agency management and accounting systems (e.g., Applied Epic, AMS360, QuickBooks, NetSuite).
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Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and communication abilities.
Preferred
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CPA or similar certification.
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Experience in a high-growth or acquisitive brokerage environment.
If interested reach out to [email protected]
