Accountant

AllSearch Recruiting; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employee discount programs

Job summary

AllSearch Recruiting is seeking an experienced Insurance Agency Accountant for a growing independent insurance agency in Ashburn, VA. This role involves overseeing daily accounting operations, leading a small team, and ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of insurance industry accounting experience, proficiency with Applied Epic, and strong leadership skills. The compensation includes a base salary in the range of $75k – $95k, medical benefits, and a hybrid work schedule after onboarding.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting or financial experience within the insurance industry.
• Prior experience within an independent insurance agency or brokerage.
• Experience leading accounting staff.
• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations within an insurance agency.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and journal entries.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Monitor Accounts Payable and Receivable activities.

Skills

General ledger reconciliations

Financial reporting

Microsoft Excel

Leadership

Tools

Applied Epic

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Insurance Agency Accountant – Independent Insurance Agency – Base Salary to 95k/year – Ashburn, VA

• Our client, a growing independent insurance agency in the Ashburn, VA area, has an immediate need for an Insurance Agency Accountant to join their team. This multi-line agency provides Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, Employee Benefits, Auto, and Home insurance solutions.
• This role will oversee day-to-day accounting operations and provide leadership to a small accounting team. The position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, family-oriented agency environment with long-term growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations within an independent insurance agency environment
• Perform general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, and financial reporting
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and financial statement preparation
• Support forecasting, auditing, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting activities
• Monitor Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash flow activity, and banking relationships
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audit processes
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures and operational controls to support compliance and reporting accuracy
• Supervise and support a team of three accounting associates
• Collaborate with agency leadership and internal departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Utilize Applied Epic or similar insurance agency management systems for accounting and reporting functions

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting or financial experience within the insurance industry
• Prior accounting experience within an independent insurance agency, brokerage, or multi-carrier insurance environment
• Experience overseeing or leading accounting staff
• Strong knowledge of general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting, month-end close, and accounting procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience utilizing Applied Epic or a similar Agency Management System (AMS)

Compensation

• Base salary in the 75k – 95k/year range plus bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee discount programs
• Monday through Friday schedule
• Hybrid work schedule available after initial onboarding period