Accounting Manager

Slideinsurance; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Lifestyle Spending Account

Job summary

Slideinsurance is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage operational accounting for its insurance operations in Tampa, Florida. You will oversee processes like billing and collections, lead a team of accountants, and ensure financial integrity according to GAAP standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, CPA preferred, 5 years of financial services experience, and capabilities in fostering a collaborative team environment. Slide offers an attractive benefits package to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within insurance or financial services.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience of people leadership experience.
• Some Property & Casualty insurance industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational accounting activities supporting the company’s insurance operations.
• Oversee core operational accounting processes including billing and collections.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of staff accountants.

Skills

GAAP accounting principles

Financial reporting practices

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft 365 applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation or progress toward certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

What you will be doing:

• Manage operational accounting activities supporting the company’s insurance operations, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee core operational accounting processes including billing, collections, cash application, vendor disbursements, and related general ledger activity to ensure financial data integrity and completeness.
• Manage operational components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and analysis of income statement activity to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of staff accountants responsible for operational accounting activities, assigning and reviewing work to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established accounting procedures.
• Conduct timely and meaningful structured Progress and Growth conversations with staff to support professional development, engagement, and role effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and ethical conduct consistent with company policies and core values.
• Execute and maintain internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) within operational accounting processes in compliance with SOX requirements and support internal and external audit activities.
• Support preparation of statutory financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Identify efficiencies and changes to strengthen accounting operations, improve control effectiveness, and enhance scalability as the organization grows.

What you have:

Education, Experience and Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within insurance or financial services.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience of people leadership experience.
• Experience operating within an internal control framework supporting financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Some Property & Casualty insurance industry experience required.

Qualifications/Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting practices; familiarity with statutory accounting a plus.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• High attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy and integrity.
• Proficient analytical and reconciliation skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks and financial reporting governance within a regulated environment.
• Solid leadership skills and team development capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications including Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Desire to live Slide’s Core.

What Slide Offers To You:

Slide offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package to cover all aspects of health, emotional, financial, social and professional well‑being. A Lifestyle Spending Account is set up for each employee and Slide contributes to it monthly for use on any benefit that individually suits you.