The Insurance Accounting Specialist plays a key role in supporting daily accounting operations within the Insurance Operations team. This position focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, processing commissions, completing reconciliations, and assisting with reporting activities.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger, ensuring balances align with all supporting documentation.
Complete monthly reconciliations for General Ledger and subsidiary accounts and promptly investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Perform regular reconciliations of bank statements and insurance billing accounts.
Process Accounts Payable activities, including invoice review, coding, and payment processing.
Support commission calculations and processing, along with other accounting-related duties as assigned.
Assist with financial reporting, audit preparation, and compliance efforts in collaboration with the Operations Manager and Insurance Accounting Manager.
Review, prepare, and distribute reports to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.
Partner with internal departments to respond to inquiries and resolve accounting-related issues.
Provide general accounting and operational support as needed to meet department goals.
Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.
Performance Expectations
Ensure all assigned General Ledger accounts are accurate and maintained on a daily basis.
Process and reconcile daily financial transactions with a high level of accuracy.
Deliver error-free reports within established deadlines.
Provide responsive, professional support to internal teams.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve accounting issues efficiently to maintain smooth operations.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED required.
A minimum of two years of accounting experience preferred.
General knowledge of the financial services or insurance industry is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications or comparable software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Licenses and Certifications
None required.
Work Environment
The work environment is typically quiet and office-based. The conditions described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the role, with reasonable accommodations available as needed.
Please send a resume to Jennifer.Thompson@gogpac.com and reference this role.
Jennifer Thompson
Senior Director - Insurance Division
gpac
jennifer.thompson@gogpac.com
605-610-3041
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
