Accounting Manager

L.A. Insurance; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L.A. Insurance seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple companies, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. Based in Birmingham, MI, the role supports timely, compliant financial processes for a growing organization.

The position emphasizes GAAP compliance, data analysis, and collaboration with a multi-department team, with responsibilities including month-end close, bank reconciliations, and preparing forecasts and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with at least 5 years of accounting experience
• CPA or MBA designation is a plus but not required
• Working knowledge of GAAP and state and federal regulations
• Proficiency in Excel, Pivot tables, and data analysis
• Ability to communicate clearly and work with a multi-department team

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, forecasts, and budgets
• Establish internal controls and accounting guidelines
• Produce reports ensuring GAAP compliance
• Assist Controller with high-level projects
• Perform month-end closings and reconciliations
• Conduct bank reconciliations for multiple accounts
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws
• Handle other general accounting assignments as required

Skills

Excel

V-Lookups & Pivot Tables

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Deadline-oriented

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA or MBA designation

Tools

Sage Intacct

Fixed Assets CS

ERP software

Microsoft Office

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L.A. Insurance is one of the largest independent insurance brokerages. We compare rates and coverage options from multiple insurers, giving our customers a complete picture of options, prices, and available coverage plans.

We are understanding, helpful, patient, and personal. Our customers’ confidence and peace of mind always come first. We reward hard work, promote from within and offer excellent training and career development for our employees.

We offer competitive pay and generous benefits, including paid time off, paid holidays, health insurance options and retirement participation.

The Accounting Manager for L.A. Franchising & other L.A. Insurance Affiliated Companies, oversees and manages the daily operations of multiple companies. Monitoring and analyzing accounting data and producing financial reports and or statements while using proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares financial statements, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions.
• Produces financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Assists Controller with high level projects.
• Perform month-end account closing activities and reconciliations.
• Perform bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Other general accounting assignments as required.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field plus a minimum of 5+years of accounting experience.
• CPA or MBA designation are a plus, but not required.
• Working knowledge of pertinent GAAP, state and federal regulations.
• Highly proficient in the Microsoft Suite of applications, with an emphasis on Excel.
• Experience comparing, analyzing, and summarizing large data sets with V-Lookups and Pivot tables, and filtering them with conditional and nested If/then statements is preferred.
• The ability to clearly communicate operational tasks with various personnel is required. Must demonstrate proficient writing skills and must be effective in engaging with employees and management to listen to their feedback and resolve their concerns.
• Experience in Sage Intacct or other professional accounting/ERP software and Fixed Assets CS is a plus.
• Must have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and be deadline-oriented.
• Superb analytical and research skills required.
• Ability to collaborate with a multi-department team.
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from Controller to accomplish objectives.