Accounting Supervisor

L.A. Insurance; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance options

Retirement participation

Training and career development

Job summary

L.A. Insurance is a leading independent insurance brokerage focused on comparing rates and coverage options for customers. We offer training, career development, strong internal promotion opportunities, and competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits.

We prioritize accuracy, confidentiality, and customer peace of mind, rewarding hard work and teamwork across departments. This role centers on robust accounting practices, financial reporting, and cross-functional collaboration within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; minimum 5+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA or MBA designation is a plus but not required.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, state and federal regulations.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience analyzing large data sets using V-Lookups and Pivot tables; proficient filtering with If/then statements.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to coordinate with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial statements, forecasts, and budgets.
• Establishes internal controls for accounting processes.
• Produces financial reports in line with GAAP/standards.
• Assists Controller with high-level projects.
• Performs month-end close activities and reconciliations.
• Performs bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
• Ensures compliance with government requirements.
• Handles other general accounting assignments as required.

Skills

Excel

GAAP

Data analysis

V-Lookups

Pivot tables

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Fixed Assets CS

ERP software

Job description

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.

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.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.